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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
a NCCT or • MRI ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... Defined if 1) CT/MRI-confirmed ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Important to determine and treat the etiology behind because
Causes of Ischemic ... Stroke - Differential ... thrombus, recent MI ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... #Stroke #CVA #Differential
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Cerebrovascular Disease, PRES ... autoantibodies that will cause ... prevention (statin for CVA ... #rheumatology #
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
/CTA • Anterior ... circulation: MCA ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... the follow up video ... The most common causes ... this are tumors, strokes ... MRI was ordered
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis: • Purpura, ischemic ... Palpable purpura: Strong ... and mesenteric ischemia ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... tract, and often causes
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... MI, stroke, DVT/ ... • Treatment algorithms ... patients with no CV ... Thrombocythemia #ET #hematology