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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
#Syndromes #CVA ... Territory #Symptoms #Signs ... Localization #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table ... Review in Clinical Neurology
Causes of Stroke - Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, Subarachnoid - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Ischemic
 • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Causes of Stroke ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hemorrhage #Stroke ... #CVA #Neurology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Drift Testing for Stroke ... extensor weakness - Sign ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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: • Clinical diagnosis ... • Measurable neurologic ... present, in which case ... #cva #management ... #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... neck stiffness causes ... the patient's knees ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Brudzinski's Sign in Meningitis

Severe neck stiffness causes the patient's knees and hips to flex when the
Brudzinski's Sign ... neck stiffness causes ... the patient's knees ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
Kernig's Sign in ... extension of the knees ... thought to be caused ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Eastchester Clapping Sign

Patient is asked to clap . Patient raises right hand but stops at the
Eastchester Clapping Sign ... Patient raises right ... a right sided CVA ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #
Clinical Features and Vascular Territories of Stroke
Anterior circulation—anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - Contralateral leg weakness
Anterior circulation—middle
Territories of Stroke ... without cortical signs ... cerebral artery (PCA ... #CVA #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... #stroke #workup ... #diagnosis #checklist ... #neurology