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Stroke Etiologies
Hemorrhagic (IPH, SAH)
Ischemic
 - Large Vessel Atherosclerosis
 - Cardioembolic: Atrial fib, prosthetic valves, LV aneurysm,
Hemorrhagic (IPH ... Cardioembolic: Atrial fib ... embolism, Occult a-fib ... #causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Immediate Workup ... Hemorrhagic Stroke ... Management #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential # ... neurology #CVA
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
NCCT) head (r/o hemorrhage ... non-lacunar CVA 2) ... ischemic #CVA #stroke ... #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... history Step #2 ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... circulation: MCA ACA ... watershed territories ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... areas (less than 2 ... mm) of hemorrhage ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... such as retinal hemorrhages ... Neurologic disorders
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Diagnosis Framework ... Impairment: • Acute stroke ... leukodystrophies 2. ... dystrophies Work ... #Diagnosis #neurology