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CTA ‘spot sign’ and hematoma expansion — how contrast imaging can predict bleeding growth (Advanced)
Advanced course: in some ICH evaluations, CTA may show a ‘spot sign’ associated with higher risk of hematoma expansion. Learn what it means, why it’s looked for, and questions about monitoring and BP targets
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand what the CTA ‘spot sign’ refers to at a high level
- Know why clinicians care about hematoma expansion risk
- Understand what monitoring and BP management discussions may follow
- Ask high-yield questions about repeat imaging and escalation
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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