Course
AICA territory strokes — hearing loss, facial weakness, vertigo, and imaging localization (Advanced)
Advanced course: AICA strokes can cause vertigo with facial weakness and sometimes sudden hearing changes. Learn what it looks like, why it can mimic inner-ear disorders, and how CT/MRI/CTA localize ischemic vs hemorrhagic causes
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced50 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Recognize AICA-related symptom clusters (vertigo + facial symptoms + hearing)
- Understand key differences from benign inner-ear vertigo
- Understand imaging strategy: CT for bleed, MRI DWI for ischemia, CTA/MRA for vessels
- Know safety priorities (falls, swallow if involved) and questions to ask
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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