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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluate underlying cause ... suspicion) • +/- bubble ... Ruled out other causes ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Causes of Polyneuropathy ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Mitochondrial issues - VA ... #Algorithm #causes ... #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
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #sodium ... #nephrology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... An APD was noted ... The most common causes ... the hospital, diagnosed ... ophthalmology #neurology
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... concentration can ... the indicated causes ... #nephrology #differential ... #diagnosis