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Headache Syndromes 
Sudden onset of pain - "Thunder clap" with any decreased mentation, any positive focal
Headache Syndromes ... with stroke-like symptoms ... "Worst headache ... #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #symptoms
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential Diagnosis ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... deficits • Temporal artery ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... Stroke, carotid dissection
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Can occur with neck ... inferior cerebellar artery ... (Wallenberg's syndrome ... Syndrome usually ... #differential #diagnosis
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
13 Dangerous Causes ... - cervical artery ... dissection: unilateral ... pain involving neck ... postpartum #Diagnosis
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
month following neck ... consistent with a diagnosis ... such as a carotid artery ... dissection, tumors ... experience, the cause
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... the following symptoms ... : headache, malaise ... placement, carotid artery ... TMJ • Head, neck
Carotid Dissection on Neck POCUS

Older patient found-aphasia, left sided weakness. Last known well 90min ago. CODE
Explains neuro symptoms ... Ao dissection diagnosis ... RJonesSonoEM #Carotid #Artery ... #Dissection #Neck ... #POCUS #Ultrasound
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... deficits - Cervical artery ... dissection, acute ... #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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Symptoms: • Headache ... 14%), in which case ... • Severe headache ... Viral hepatitis Diagnosis ... #HIV #diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... at the time of diagnosis ... ): 50% remits spontaneously ... remission less likely after ... #Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis