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Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Pronator Drift Testing ... for Stroke Subtle ... #Pronator #Drift ... #physicalexam #diagnosis ... #neurology #cva
Primary vs Secondary Headache Classification

- VA Joint Chiefs @BostonChiefs

#Primary #Secondary #Headache #Classification #neurology #differential #diagnosis
Secondary Headache Classification ... - VA Joint Chiefs ... Secondary #Headache #Classification ... #neurology #differential ... #diagnosis
What are common stroke mimics?
From Konrad CN, Crocco T, Biola J, Larrabee H. Is it stroke,
Practice. 2010 Jan ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... Stroke #Mimics #Table ... #CVA #Incidence ... #Misdiagnosed #Neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
do you work up an ... penumbra) • Can ... suspicion) • +/- bubble ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
The VAN assessment ... (see table below ... minimum is any drift ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Stroke #CVA #Vision
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • Metabolic ... Mitochondrial issues - VA ... #Algorithm #causes ... #neurology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
It can be easier ... normal volume-based algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #sodium ... #nephrology
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... concentration can ... in the proximal tubule ... #nephrology #differential ... #diagnosis
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... An APD was noted ... to one side and an ... the hospital, diagnosed ... ophthalmology #neurology