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Differential Diagnosis of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke
 - TIA/stroke 
 - Seizure 
 - Hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia
Differential Diagnosis ... encephalitis. subdural hematoma ... Stroke #Mimics #CVA ... #TIA #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
vision loss • Facial ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... trauma ○ MS, CVA ... Hearing #Loss #Differential
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
) - Differential ... /squamous cell CA ... causes (subdural hematoma ... the tragus to differentiate ... Otolaryngology #differential
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Red Flags and Differential ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Global (30%) • Gradual ... Hemorrhage, Subdural hematoma ... , epidural hematoma
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential ... : Often breast CA ... small cell lung CA ... hemolysis, bleeding, hematoma ... injury #hepatitis #differential
Causes of Scrotal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Painful - Sudden Onset
 • Testicular Torsion
 • Torsion
Scrotal Mass - Differential ... Hernia Painful - Gradual ... cell Seminoma, Teratoma ... ScrotalMass #Testicular #Urology ... #Differential #
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Liver Chemistries ... Identify Acute Liver ... Elevation of ALP • Near ... hemolysis, bleeding, hematoma ... chemistry #diagnosis #differential
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... : • Attacks: Gradual ... BPPV • Short-lived ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
points in a 67-year-old ... weakness, left facial ... it possible to differentiate ... Progression #Stroke #CVA ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology