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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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#Syndromes #CVA ... #Territory #Symptoms ... #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table ... Review in Clinical Neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... #Management #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
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 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... and Management ... #CVA #Differential ... #management #neurology ... #treatment
BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke Recognition Signs

B - Balance: Loss of balance or coordination.
E - Eyes: Double,
Recognition Signs ... if any of these symptoms ... #Screening #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Mnemonic ... #Acronym #CVA
Clinical Features and Vascular Territories of Stroke
Anterior circulation—anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - Contralateral leg weakness
Anterior circulation—middle
Territories of Stroke ... without cortical signs ... #Territories #Stroke ... #CVA #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
of additional symptoms ... such as: - Syncope ... - Stroke - ... #Seizure #management ... #Neurology
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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and Management ... , signs, and complications ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #Management #Summary
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
and Management ... have concurrent stroke-like ... symptoms • Risk ... FHx • Imaging: CTA ... #treatment
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