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Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... light-headedness, headache ... - Onset, aura ... Postictal state #Algorithm ... #management #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Approach to Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fever, myalgia), seizures ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Causes of Primary Headaches ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sudden onset. ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Focal Seizures
Focal Seizures With Impairment of Consciousness
 - The seizure may or may not start with
Focal Seizures ... Focal Seizures With ... confusion and headache ... recall the focal onset ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Approach to Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Red Flags (SNOOPY)
S: Systemic Symptoms
N: Neuro Symptoms
O: Onset - Sudden
O:
Approach to Headache ... Neuro Symptoms O: Onset ... : Older age of Onset ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... #neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
and Secondary Headaches ... Neurologic Sx O - Onset ... P - Previous Headache ... ICP, Neoplasm, Seizure ... secondary #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or
agitation) • Seizures ... Generalized > focal) • Headache ... (Typically constant ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Neurologic (e.g., seizures ... if: • Sudden onset ... Neurological signs (seizure ... focal signs) O Onset ... Secondary #Comparison #Neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Amyotrophic Lateral ... examination finding of amyotrophy ... lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... Edaravone #ALS #Amyotrophic ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
characterized by: • Headache ... mental status • Headache ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... symptoms: Acute onset ... diagnosis #management #neurology