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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Immediate Workup ... collaboration with Dr ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Progression of Imaging Findings in Acute Stroke - Timeline
Onset → Hours → Days → Weeks →
T2 • SWI • Pre-Contrast ... CBarreraMD #CVA ... Stroke #Timeline #diagnosis ... #Progression #radiology ... #neurology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
patients with anemia, diagnose ... disease with serology ... biopsy only if serology ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Tests: - CBC ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... Culture (blood, bone ... , Convalescent Serology ... #Criteria #Workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... other causes - Dr ... #stroke #workup ... #diagnosis #checklist ... #neurology
Temporal Bone Imaging Anatomy - Facial Nerve

by Dr. Surjith Vattoth @drSurjthVattoth

#Temporal #Bone #Imaging #Anatomy #Facial #Nerve
Temporal Bone Imaging ... Anatomy - Facial ... Nerve by Dr. ... neuroradiology #neurology ... #radiology #CT
Temporal Bone Imaging Anatomy - Middle Ear Cavity: Mesotympanum

by Dr. Surjith Vattoth @drSurjthVattoth

#Temporal #Bone #Imaging #Anatomy
Temporal Bone Imaging ... Anatomy - Middle ... Mesotympanum by Dr ... neuroradiology #neurology ... #radiology #CT
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management ... Algorithm #Sodium #nephrology
Temporal Bone Imaging Anatomy - Middle Ear Cavity: Epitympanum (Attic)
 • Körner septum (Petro-squamous lamina)
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Anatomy - Middle ... Prussak Space by Dr ... #Imaging #Anatomy ... neuroradiology #neurology ... #radiology #CT
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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: • Clinical diagnosis ... • Measurable neurologic ... common features are ... #tPA #Stroke #cva ... #management #neurology