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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... Immediate Workup ... Ischemic Stroke ... differential #neurology #CVA
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Causes of Approach ... • Trauma • Stroke ... Hemorrhage • Ischemia ... Encephalitis #Altered #ALOC ... #workup #algorithm
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... up an ischemic CVA ... A) Initial Evaluation ... 2) No major-risk ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... history of: a) Ischemic ... > 1% risk of CV ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... • <6mo since stroke