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Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... and Management ... #management #neurology ... #treatment
CHADSVASc Score - Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

A clinical mnemonic to estimate stroke risk in atrial
A clinical mnemonic ... risk and supports ... Vascular disease (MI ... CHADS2VASc #Diagnosis #neurology ... #cardiology #Mnemonic
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Findings in Stroke ... woman with left hand ... it possible to differentiate ... CVA #Clinical #Radiology ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic symptoms and ... conditions: • Stroke ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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dysfunction SPINE Mnemonic ... constipation Differential ... Imaging studies: • MRI ... T2 Treatment ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment