TERM 1
Name the diagnostic techniques/procedures
available for the study/identification of
neurologically impaired patients?
DEFINITION 1
Cerebral Angiography
Computerized tomography
CT angiography
CT perfusion
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Wada test
Electroencephalography
Electromyography
TERM 2
What are some neurosurgical procedures?
DEFINITION 2
Craniotomy
Carotid Endarterectomy
Aneurysm Clipping
TERM 3
Craniotomy
DEFINITION 3
Undertaken to remove diseased brain tissue
Removal of a piece/part of the skull - temporarily
TERM 4
Carotid Endarterectomy
DEFINITION 4
Used to remove plaque from the internal walls of the
internal carotid artery
"reduces risk of stroke" by correcting stenosis(narrowing)
Incision is made in one of the skin folds of the neck to
access the affected carotid artery; blood flow to brain
temporarily occluded
TERM 5
Aneurysm Clipping
DEFINITION 5
Used to obliterate the neck or attachment of the
aneurysm to the blood vessels, thus disabling it
