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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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Effects of Strokes ... - ACA - Lenticulostriate ... #Syndromes #CVA ... #Territory #Symptoms ... #Signs #Localization
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
arteritis (GCA) ... with systemic, neurologic ... those coming off aorta ... very remarkable w/differential ... #Signs #Symptoms
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
sign of cutaneous ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Elevated ESR and CRP GCA ... ): • Aorta and ... • Progressive symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... : - Aorta and ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... Palpable purpura: strong ... sign of cutaneous
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Neurological symptoms ... ACA watershed territories ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke