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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Algorithm Unprovoked ... : • Vascular: Stroke ... Hypomagnesemia, Hypocalcemia ... #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Syncope - Stroke ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Seizure ... #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
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
rely upon rapid seizure ... The longer the seizure ... cause aspiration, hyperkalemia ... #Management #Neurology ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Febrile ... Hyperglycemia • Hypocalcemia ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Management ... #Algorithm #management ... #neurology #treatment
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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: • Clinical diagnosis ... of ischemic stroke ... • Measurable neurologic ... #cva #management ... #neurology
CHADSVASc Score - Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

A clinical mnemonic to estimate stroke risk in atrial
CHADSVASc Score - Stroke ... Fibrillation A clinical ... #Fibrillation #AFib ... #CHADS2VASc #Diagnosis ... #neurology #cardiology
Syncope vs Seizure - Diagnostic Algorithm
Clues distinguishing syncope from seizure.

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong
- Diagnostic Algorithm ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
Clinical Features ... agitation) • Seizures ... Risk Factor + Clinical ... - Strong Medicine ... #Neurology