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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
up an ischemic CVA ... A) Initial Evaluation ... Evaluate ischemic CVA ... MRI-confirmed non-lacunar CVA ... #stroke #workup
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... Immediate Workup ... #Management #Algorithm ... differential #neurology #CVA
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
1C: Strong Blockade ... activation (↓ cAMP and Ca ... receptors, and Ca ... MOA: Block slow Ca ... channels to prevent Ca
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
: CLASS 1 - Sodium ... duration - CLASS ... duration - CLASS ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... & AP duration CLASS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... b) CHF c) CVA ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... • <6mo since stroke