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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... Hemorrhagic Stroke ... #Management #Algorithm ... differential #neurology #CVA
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... shows the typical evolution ... #Evolution #MRI ... #Progression #Stroke ... Findings #Neurology #Evolution
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Timeline for Progression ... Findings in Acute Stroke ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Timeline #Neurology #Radiology ... #Findings #Evolution
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Interpretation #Progression ... Timeline #Neurology #Radiology ... #Findings #Evolution
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
up an ischemic CVA ... A) Initial Evaluation ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... #stroke #workup
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation ... Algorithm Step ... considered likely, the cause ... Eric Strong https ... Diagnosis #Workup #Evaluation
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... physical activity - Nausea ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation ... #cardiology #Angina
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... ischemia -> Coronary CTA ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #Cardiology #EBM
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Progressive? ... The evaluation should ... Diabetes mellitus • Stroke ... acoustic neuroma) and stroke ... trauma ○ MS, CVA
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... • <6mo since stroke ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation