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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
hemorrhage and other mimics ... Other: • CBC, coags ... #stroke #workup ... #diagnosis #checklist ... #neurology
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
lancinating - Peripheral ... Limb • Post-stroke ... #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... symptoms, positive serology ... mural thrombi (→stroke ... 80%) (abdominal pain ... Thin and thick peripheral
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
recent vision changes ... Examples: - Peripheral ... • Clues: Joint pain ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology