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CTA ‘spot sign’ in intracerebral hemorrhage — active bleeding risk and imaging interpretation (Advanced)

Advanced course: on CTA, a ‘spot sign’ can indicate active contrast extravasation within a hemorrhage and higher risk of hematoma expansion. Learn what it means, what CT/CTA show, and what monitoring questions to ask

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced55 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand hematoma expansion as a key early ICH risk
  • Understand what CTA spot sign suggests at a high level
  • Understand why repeat CT is used to monitor bleed growth
  • Ask high-yield questions about BP targets and monitoring

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Some hemorrhages can expand early, so repeat imaging may be ordered.

Question 2

2. CTA spot sign suggests…

Question 3

3. Repeat CT is used to…