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Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
1) Clinical ... tests + imaging 3) ... functions - Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia ... multiple ischemic stroke ... #Differential #
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Timeline for Progression ... Findings in Acute Stroke ... approximately for 3 ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Timeline #Neurology
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Step #1 - Consider ... Uglucose Step #3 ... Algorithm #Sodium #nephrology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... - Defined if 1) ... embolic source 3) ... #stroke #workup ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Interpretation #Progression ... #Timeline #Neurology
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
it possible to differentiate ... Evolution #MRI #Progression ... #Stroke #CVA #Clinical ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology ... #Evolution #Timeline
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Impairment: • Acute stroke ... Infectious: Leprosy 3. ... dystrophies Work ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
PRES Diagnosis: 1. ... Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
contribute to falls. 1. ... Romberg sign 3. ... Examples: - Dementia ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology