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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
- MCA - ACA ... Strokes #Syndromes #CVA ... Localization #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table ... Review in Clinical Neurology
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... abnormal) in nearly all ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Algorithm Hypertensive ... Normotensive: • UCl ... Post-hypercapnia • UCl ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #causes #low #potassium
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluate underlying cause ... Detected on NCCT vs ... Ruled out other causes ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
MRI Brain Sequence Comparison: T1 vs T2 vs FLAIR
T1:
 - CSF is Dark
 - Grey Matter
MRI Brain Sequence ... Devpriyo Pal @drdevrad ... T1 #T2 #FLAIR #MRI ... Comparison #clinical #radiology ... #diagnosis #neurology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
hyperaldosteronism • Low Urine Cl ... NGT suction, Low Cl ... • High Urine Cl ... #Algorithm #Nephrology ... #Causes
Mucoid Degeneration of the ACL
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-signal within the enlarged ACL on both the
Degeneration of the ACL ... : • The ACL is ... - Can cause ... #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cause ... Hypotension • AMS ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Nephrology #Chloride
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Angina Stress Test ... ischemia -> Coronary CTA ... coronary syndrome (ACS ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #EBM
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... Algorithm Polyuria ... GI Bleed) • NaCl ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes