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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management ... FAST) • Balance loss ... • Eyes: vision loss ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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deficit • Onset of symptoms ... age >80 or other less ... present, in which case ... #cva #management ... #neurology
ACA infarcts are rare because of the collateral circulation provided by the anterior communicating artery. ACA infarct
hemiparesis with loss ... These are uncommon causes ... of ischemic infarctions ... cases in series ... anteriorcerebralartery #cva
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Associated with loss ... Associated with nausea ... - Strong Medicine ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
/squamous cell CA ... the following symptoms ... malaise, weight loss ... • Associated symptoms ... Hemoptysis • Loss
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
include a: • Neurologic ... Diabetes mellitus • Stroke ... acoustic neuroma) and stroke ... Infection or cancer ... trauma ○ MS, CVA
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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disorientation, memory loss ... status, and focal neurologic ... enhancement on CT ... Demyelinating disease caused ... changes, hearing loss
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ataxia, hearing loss ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... ): MRI+gad (stroke ... CN7, parotid), CT ... CNS inflammatory cause
Nutrient Deficiencies and Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Nutrient Deficiencies:
 • Most frequent in the malabsorptive surgeries
Excessive weight loss ... years • Pervasive neurologic ... symptoms • Pre-existing ... electrolytes - Mg, Phos, Ca ... Copper, 24hr Ur Ca
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Neurological symptoms ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology