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Major Brain Complications of Endocarditis
Abscess:
 • May be macro or micro and occur at site of
Major Brain Complications ... with S. aureus Ischemic ... stroke caused by ... * • At risk for ... #neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... speech • Time is brain ... Immediate Workup Ischemic ... #differential #neurology
Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Management ... AVM, Aneurysm, Brain ... subarachnoid hemorrhage Ischemic ... #management #neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... ischemia and/or ... thrombosis and/or blood-brain ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
NCCT or • MRI brain ... Evaluate underlying cause ... CVA 2) No major-risk ... Ruled out other causes ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
parietal lobes of the brain ... may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... HAGMA • Late complication ... perfusion → renal ischemia ... #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology