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The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
and neglect testing ... or neglect assessment ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Stroke #CVA #Vision ... #Aphasia #Neglect
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
and workup ... neuropsychological assessment ... Alzheimer ... functions - Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia ... multiple ischemic stroke
Clinical Features and Vascular Territories of Stroke
Anterior circulation—anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - Contralateral leg weakness
Anterior circulation—middle
Territories of Stroke ... loss, field cut, aphasia ... (left MCA) or neglect ... #CVA #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management ... Immediate Workup ... #Management #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
Institutes of Health Stroke ... inattention (formerly neglect ... StrokeScale #NIHSS #Diagnosis ... #Nursing #Assessment ... #CVA #Neurology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
• Muscular or neurologic ... most commonly stroke ... Other - ALS, Dementia ... #Management #gastroenterology ... #workup