4 results
Unilateral Asterixis on Neurological Examination

This patient presented for 3 days of sudden repetitive left hand weakness/dropping
Unilateral Asterixis ... Caused by Stroke ... (CVA) - The classic ... localization is ... #Unilateral #Asterixis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... • <6mo since stroke
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... Ascariasis, Choledochal cyst ... Obstruction: Biliary stone ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
hydronephrosis/stone ... 84, HR 80s +L CVA ... collecting system stone ... Sonopalpation - localization ... Not classic for