ABSTRACT

For each of the following clinical scenarios, please choose the blood vessel most likely to be involved. Each answer may be used once, more than once or not at all.

Options 1) Left anterior cerebral artery 2) Left internal carotid artery 3) Left middle cerebral artery 4) Left posterior cerebral artery 5) Left posterior inferior cerebellar

artery

6) Right anterior cerebral artery 7) Right internal carotid artery 8) Right middle cerebral artery 9) Right posterior cerebral artery 10) Right posterior communicating

artery

Question 45 A 68-year-old female with a long history of cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol suddenly becomes unsteady on her feet whilst doing her gardening. On examination in the emergency department, it is noted that she has some cuts and bruises on her right knee, but the left appears relatively unscathed. Power is reduced in the right leg but normal in the left leg and upper limbs.