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Paramedian pontine strokes — eye movement patterns, weakness, and basilar perforators (Advanced)

Advanced course: small perforator strokes in the pons can cause dense weakness with specific eye movement findings. Learn localization logic and how CT/MRI/CTA evaluate posterior circulation ischemia vs hemorrhage

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced50 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize that pontine perforator strokes can cause major deficits
  • Understand why posterior fossa ischemia may need MRI DWI
  • Know how CTA evaluates basilar artery patency
  • Ask safety questions about swallow, breathing, 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. Small brainstem perforator strokes can cause severe weakness.

Question 2

2. A key imaging test for basilar artery evaluation is…

Question 3

3. MRI DWI is helpful because…