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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... speech • Time is brain ... Hemorrhagic Stroke ... #Management #Algorithm
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... Findings in Stroke ... #Evolution #MRI ... #Progression #Stroke ... Clinical #Radiology #Interpretation
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Stroke - In the ... - DWI in brain ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Interpretation ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
Common MRI Sequences - Basic MRI Brain Interpretation

 • T1 Sequence - T1 is for anatomy.
- Basic MRI Brain ... Interpretation ... Acute strokes are ... bright on DWI is an acute ... #Interpretation
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... consistent with acute ... consistent with acute ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Interpretation
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute ... transformation by brain ... CT or MRI within ... transformation by brain ... CT or MRI within
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation ... Carotid U/S, EEG, Brain ... MRI, Cardiac stress ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism → MRI ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... a NCCT or • MRI ... brain w/o contrast ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... ischemic #CVA #stroke
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... conditions: • Stroke ... Space-occupying brain ... arteritis • Acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm