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Causes of Stroke - Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, Subarachnoid - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Ischemic
 • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Causes of Stroke - Ischemic ... Subarachnoid - Differential ... Algorithm • Ischemic ... #Stroke #CVA #Neurology ... #Differential #
Paronychia
Inflammation of the nail folds - red, swollen, often tender. Frequent immersion in water a risk
#Paronychia #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
Hoffmann's Sign ... Hoffman's sign ... and flicking the fingernail ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Forced flexion of the neck elicits a reflex flexion of the hips. It
Brudzinski's Sign ... #Brudzinskis #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #neurology
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
and flicking the fingernail ... are not useful signs ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #Sign ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #UMN
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
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Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema ... and Differential ... Peripheral #Neuropathy #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Schema ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
SNOOP mnemonic may catch potentially life-threatening headaches
Systemic signs and disorders
Neurologic symptoms
Onset new or changed & patient
headaches Systemic signs ... and disorders Neurologic ... mnemonic #headaches #Differential ... redflag #dangerous #neurology
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
#Terrys #Fingernails ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Photo #Sign
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential ... symptoms/signs, ... • Transient Ischemic ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Neurology ... #Differential #
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Management Algorithm Clinical ... Immediate Workup Ischemic ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA