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Causes of Stroke - Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, Subarachnoid - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Ischemic
 • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Causes of Stroke ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemorrhage #Stroke ... #CVA #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Decompensated Heart Failure Classification
Wet (volume overloaded) vs Dry (euvolemic) and Cold (low cardiac output) vs Warm
Heart Failure Classification ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #HeartFailure #Classification ... #CHF #diagnosis
Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bleeding Diathesis, AVM ... #CVA #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ACA infarcts are rare because of the collateral circulation provided by the anterior communicating artery. ACA infarct
infarct can present as ... These are uncommon causes ... cases in series ... is variable as ... anteriorcerebralartery #cva
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
using risk factors as ... Association functional class ... But now the ACC/AHA ... Stage B is defined as ... #Stages #Classes
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... causing ↓SA node and AV ... interval to prolong AV ... #Pharmacology #Classification
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... interval to prolong AV ... interval to prolong AV ... #Pharmacology #Classification
Diplopia - Differential Diagnosis
Step 1: Consider Stroke
Step 2: Diplopia PLUS
 - Cavernous Sinus Syndrome
 - Infection
Step 1: Consider Stroke ... Increased ICP / Severe HA ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Schema
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
up an ischemic CVA ... sn/sp) or • CTA ... Detected on NCCT vs ... Ruled out other causes ... #stroke #workup
Hypertension and Altered Mental Status (AMS) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hypertension:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Hypertensive encephalopathy
Mental Status (AMS ... Cardiac: • CHF ... Hyperthyroidism CNS: • Stroke ... #Hypertension #AMS ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes