Course
Caudate nucleus strokes — abulia, slowed thinking, and deep brain localization on MRI/CT (Advanced)
Advanced course: caudate strokes can cause abulia (marked lack of initiative), slowed thinking, and behavior change with minimal weakness. Learn deep brain network logic and how MRI detects small ischemic lesions
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced45 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Recognize abulia/initiative loss as a possible stroke symptom
- Understand caudate’s role in frontal–subcortical circuits (high-level)
- Understand how CT rules out hemorrhage and MRI DWI detects small deep ischemia
- Build practical home supports and questions for neuropsych/rehab referral
Practice check
Check your understanding
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