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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... a NCCT or • MRI ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... Defined if 1) CT/MRI-confirmed ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... points in a 67-year-old ... #Evolution #MRI ... Progression #Stroke #CVA ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

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

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... on CT and MRI. ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
• Persisting mild ... by brain CT or MRI ... by brain CT or MRI ... #TIA #Stroke #CVA ... #neurology #management
Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome
What?
 • Unilateral orbital/retrobulbar pain
 • Paresis of the cranial nerves Ill, IV, VI
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cranial nerves Ill ... fissure or orbit (MRI ... Corticosteroids → resolution ... Syndrome #TolosaHunt #neurology
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
#Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... dyspnea 20-50% • URI ... (CRP, D-dimer, IL ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite ... evaluation (stool ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Workup #Management #Algorithm
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
This 28 year old ... Entering VA was ... MRI was ordered ... ophthalmology #neurology
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