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Algorithm for evaluating multiple ring-enhancing lesions in immunocompetent (HIV negative)

#ringenhancing #lesions #cns #brain #diagnosis #differential #algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating ... ringenhancing #lesions #cns ... #brain #diagnosis ... #differential #algorithm ... causes #radiology #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... speech • Time is brain ... Stroke #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #neurology
Erectile Dysfunction: Pathogenesis

Erectile Dysfunction - Persistent or recurrent inability to achieve an erection sufficient to achieve
Erectile Dysfunction ... desired sexual performance ... center by the brain ... Neurologic disease ... Pathophysiology #Urology
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... pressure palsies; NCS ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Neuropathy #Peripheral #Algorithm ... #Evaluation #Differential
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
of approach to brain ... a diagnosis of brain ... Brain death evaluation ... activity on neurologic ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... Encephalopathy, Cognitive Dysfunction ... thrombosis and/or blood-brain ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS ... #neurology #rheumatology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Space-occupying brain ... lesion • CNS ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... through the blood-brain ... Behavioral • Motor dysfunction ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... that results in CNS ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction