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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... asymmetry • Arm weakness ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Most commonly stroke ... - Bilateral (2% ... #Causes #neurology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... history Step #2 ... & desmopressin test ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... #Sodium #nephrology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... pulmonary etc) • CNS ... Impairment: • Acute stroke ... leukodystrophies 2. ... #Differential #
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Lesions Facial weakness ... the face, or (2 ... pathways, as in a stroke ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... simplex virus 1 and 2 ... Arboviruses: - West ... meningovascular (stroke ... regarded as a strong
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... develops later 2. ... - More than 2/ ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... #differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... hypotension 2. ... • Clues: Focal weakness ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Neurology