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Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... subarachnoid hemorrhage Ischemic ... , Fibromusclar Dysplasia ... #CVA #Differential ... #management #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management ... Immediate Workup Ischemic ... #Management #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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: • Clinical diagnosis ... of ischemic stroke ... onset must be < 3 ... #cva #management ... #neurology
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
tests + imaging 3) ... functions - Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia ... Unique or multiple ischemic ... stroke - Amyloid ... #Differential #
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... most commonly stroke ... Other - ALS, Dementia ... #Dysphagia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... Stroke - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Fibromuscular Dysplasia ... #Stroke #CVA #Neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
(3) primary lateral ... more regions 3. ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Diagnosis Framework ... and Management ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... perfusion → renal ischemia ... #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
history of: a) Ischemic ... b) CHF c) CVA ... • <6mo since stroke ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bulbar- 15%: Dysphagia ... loss of smile 3. ... life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... #management #neurology