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Superior cerebellar artery (SCA) strokes — ataxia, dysarthria, and posterior fossa imaging (Advanced)

Advanced course: SCA territory strokes can cause severe coordination problems, slurred speech, and sometimes tremor. Learn clinical patterns and how CT/MRI/CTA localize ischemic vs hemorrhagic causes in posterior fossa

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced50 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize SCA stroke symptom clusters
  • Understand posterior fossa imaging limits and why MRI DWI is often useful
  • Understand CTA/MRA role in vertebrobasilar evaluation
  • Know key fall-safety and swallow-safety questions

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. Cerebellar strokes can cause severe imbalance even without limb weakness.

Question 2

2. Best imaging for small early posterior fossa ischemia is often…

Question 3

3. A key safety priority is…