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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
NCCT) head (r/o hemorrhage ... sn/sp) or • CTA ... Ruled out other causes ... #stroke #workup ... #diagnosis #checklist
Causes of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vessel Disease
 • Aneurysm
 • Vascular Malformation
Other
 • Bleeding
Causes of Subarachnoid ... Hemorrhage - Differential ... #Subarachnoid #Hemorrhage ... #SAH #Stroke #CVA ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Diagnosis Framework Causes ... Hypothermia Causes ... Nicotine, Heat Stroke ... Neuro: Pontine hemorrhage ... ophthalmology #causes
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
1C: Strong Blockade ... current) causing ↓SA ... receptors, and Ca ... Vaughan #Williams #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... current) causing ↓SA ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes