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Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Polyneuropathy, Acute ... stroke, Acute spinal ... polyneuropathy (e.g ... finding in spinal ... diagnosis #table #neurology
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... findings in acute ... evaluating for other causes ... in relation to ECG ... leads) RV Ischemia
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Findings in Stroke ... ischemic lesion ... #Progression #Stroke ... CVA #Clinical #Radiology ... #Neurology #Evolution
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... consistent with acute ... thought to represent ischemic ... #Radiology #Findings ... #Evolution
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
of T2WI and DWI Findings ... in Acute Stroke ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Radiology #Findings ... #Evolution
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Algorithm Algorithm ... physical activity - Nausea ... - History - EKG ... findings - Age ... #cardiology #Angina
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... Ruled out other causes ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
 •
Differential Diagnostic Algorithm ... Dilatation Other Causes ... Pseudo-obstruction Acute ... Infectious • Ischemic ... Spinal Injury, Stroke
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
GrepMed Handbook Acute ... , facial nerve ischemia ... symptoms): MRI+gad (stroke ... CNS inflammatory cause ... ) • EMG/NCS (rare
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG ... Findings: 1. ... aspiration and acute ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology