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Causes of Facial Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Forehead Sparing = Central cause
  - Most commonly
Weakness - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Most commonly stroke ... Forehead involved = Peripheral ... #neurology #sparing
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness ... - Differential Diagnosis ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... • Neuro: UMN (stroke ... #causes #neurology
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
upper extremity weakness ... patient exhibits weakness ... If there is no weakness ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Stroke #CVA #Vision
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
components: targeted neurologic ... testing gait in any dizzy ... disposition, even if the cause ... is peripheral. ... #Posterior #CVA
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Examples: - Peripheral ... Examples: - Stroke ... : Focal weakness ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology