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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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#Syndromes #CVA ... #Territory #Symptoms ... Localization #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table ... Neurology - https
Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
Differential Diagnosis ... Ischemic Attack and ... Benign paroxysmal vertigo ... #Mimics #CVA #TIA ... #Neurology
Peripheral and Central Causes of Vertigo
Peripheral Causes (Common):
 - Labyrinth: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Méniére disease,
Peripheral and Central ... often classified as ... - Strong Medicine ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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: • Clinical diagnosis ... • Measurable neurologic ... deficit • Onset of symptoms ... #cva #management ... #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... Management #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology #management
Lateral Medullary Syndrome - Wallenberg's Syndrome
Acute continuous vertigo due to Posterior Circulation Stroke (usually Posterior Inferior
Acute continuous vertigo ... Posterior Circulation Stroke ... Artery occlusion) Clinical ... #Wallenbergs #neurology ... #diagnosis
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(Wallenberg's syndrome ... with significant neurologic ... Syndrome usually ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Central Vertigo ... can be severe in stroke ... #diagnosis #findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #comparison #neurology
BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke Recognition Signs

B - Balance: Loss of balance or coordination.
E - Eyes: Double,
BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke ... if any of these symptoms ... #Screening #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #CVA