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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
circulation - ASA ... - AICA - PCA ... CVA #Territory #Symptoms ... #Signs #Localization ... #Diagnosis #Table
Summary table of heart murmurs associated with mitral and aortic valve diseases as well as their
Summary table of ... well as their signs ... and symptoms. ... #diagnosis #heart ... #cardiology #comparison
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm True ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Bone Fracture Central ... /signs, bidirectional
Differential diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Nodular LCH:
- Sarcoidosis: perilymphatic distribution.
- Metastases: random distribution.
Cystic LCH:
- LAM: round
: 'signet ring sign ... emphysema: no walls, central ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Differential #Comparison ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Red ... lyme • Altered mental ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... #Algorithm #neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... /symptoms or echo ... intravenous drug use, Central ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Comparison
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed