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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
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup 1) Clinical ... functions - Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia ... syndrome - Hippocampal ... multiple ischemic stroke ... #Differential #
Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for acute high risk transient ischaemic attack and minor
: a clinical practice ... , and possibly as ... Antiplatelet #Therapy #CVA ... #TIA #Stroke #Neurology ... #Management #Aspirin
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness - Differential ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... Rhabdomyolysis, Critical ... • Neuro: UMN (stroke ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... Demyelinating Syndrome ... prevention (statin for CVA ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... Diabetes mellitus • Stroke ... II ○ Susac’s syndrome ... , CVA • Infectious
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... patient presented to clinic ... Entering VA was ... this are tumors, strokes ... ophthalmology #neurology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... • Muscular or neurologic ... most commonly stroke ... Other - ALS, Dementia ... #Diagnosis #Management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... life-threatening Differential ... Clinical DX: - ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology