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Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... - Differential ... Hyponatremia • Uremia ... Secondary #Provoked #Seizures ... #Neurology #Differential
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
toxic or metabolic disorder ... sedative drugs, uremia ... psychological disorder ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders ... - Comparison Table ... #ketones #differential ... #diagnosis #management ... endocrinology #comparison
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... • Sleep Disorders ... : REM behavior disorder ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Geriatrics
Stroke Mimics - Differential Diagnosis - MINT Mnemonic
 • Metabolic: Hyper-glycemia, Hypoglycemia, Wernicke's encephalopathy, Mitochondrial Encephalopathy
Stroke Mimics - Differential ... CNS abscess • Neurologic ... : Seizure w/ post-ictal ... Sclerosis, Conversion Disorder ... MINT #Mnemonic #neurology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... Cerebral Hypoxia, Uremia ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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of Hemiplegia - Differential ... • Anomia • ... Asterognosia • Seizures ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Dizziness / Lightheadedness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lightheaded, unsteady, disoriented - Non-vertigo
Organic Disease
 • Presyncope/Vasodepressor
Lightheadedness - Differential ... Hyperventilation • Anemia ... Anxiety • Panic Disorder ... Lightheadedness #Neurology ... #Differential #
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Features of hypoglycemia:
 • Neurogenic: Tremor, Palpitations, Anxiety, Arousal, Sweating, Hunger,
Hypoglycemia Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Confusion, Delirium, Seizure ... Suspected Hypoglycemia Disorder ... #Diagnosis #Management
Creatine Kinase - Causes of Elevated CK Levels
Acute CK Elevation (Pain > Weakness):
 • RHABDOMYOLYSIS
strep) - Seizures ... Electrolytes: hypo- phos, kalemia ... Neuromuscular disorders ... connective tissue disorder ... #Elevated #CK #differential