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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) - Management Algorithm
Prognostic score for CVT:
Variables: Malignancy 2, Coma 2, Deep venous
Venous Thrombosis (CVT ... ) - Management Algorithm ... poor outcome. ≥3: High ... Venous #Thrombosis #Management ... #Algorithm #neurology
Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm and Management ... SCVMCMed #Stroke #CVA ... #Algorithm #management ... #neurology #treatment
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... • TTE +/- TEE (high ... Defined if 1) CT ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... palpitations, light-headedness ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #management #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
permeability Diagnosis ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... prevention (statin for CVA ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #management #treatment
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... Sjogren's, GPA, EGPA, Microscopic ... blood test • Serology ... • Abdominal ultrasound
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
associated with urologic ... cystoscopy & renal ultrasound ... • Intermediate-High ... #diagnosis #management ... #urology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
50 years in men Diagnosis ... undergo chest CT ... exacerbation at high ... within 3 years of diagnosis ... #management #neurology
European Resuscitation Council–European Society of Intensive Care Medicine algorithm for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Reproduced from
Care Medicine algorithm ... confidence interval, CT ... potentials #Diagnosis ... #Management #Neurology ... Neuroprognostication #Prognosis #Algorithm