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Using Stroke Windows for Detecting Ischemia on Head CT
When evaluating a CT head for possible stroke,
Using Stroke Windows ... head for possible stroke ... MCA territory stroke ... RJonesSonoEM #Stroke ... CTHead #diagnosis #comparison
Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Eric Strong https ... #Syncope #Differential ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... dizzy without using ... Disease • Central: Stroke ... Posterior Cords, Prior strokes ... Dizziness #dizzy #Differential
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Eric Strong https ... DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Hyperaldosteronism - Etiologies of Mineralocorticoid Excess

Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Normal or Low Renin, High Aldosterone) 
 - Aldosterone-secreting
Eric Strong https ... Hyperaldosteronism #Differential ... #Aldosterone #Comparison
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Eric Strong https ... Hypoaldosteronism #Differential ... #Aldosterone #Comparison
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Strong supporting ... Cr ratio > 30 (using ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... Lower #GIBleed #comparison
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Movement Disorders - Differential ... Tremor - Occurs During ... E deficiency, stroke ... MovementDisorders #Neurology #Differential
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Neuropathic - Burning ... Limb • Post-stroke ... Mechanisms #Neurology #Differential
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neuropsychological assessment ... multiple ischemic stroke ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential