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When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
When trying to differentiate ... HYPERreflexia) - FAST resolution ... HYPOreflexia - SLOW resolution ... NeurolepticMalignant #Comparison #Table
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... shows the typical evolution ... #Evolution #MRI ... Progression #Stroke #CVA ... #Evolution #Timeline
Primary vs Secondary Headache Classification

- VA Joint Chiefs @BostonChiefs

#Primary #Secondary #Headache #Classification #neurology #differential #diagnosis
Secondary Headache Classification ... - VA Joint Chiefs ... Secondary #Headache #Classification ... #neurology #differential
What are common stroke mimics?
From Konrad CN, Crocco T, Biola J, Larrabee H. Is it stroke,
#Diagnosis #Differential ... Stroke #Mimics #Table ... #CVA #Incidence ... #Misdiagnosed #Neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
#Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
symptomatology Differential ... infiltrates) → high resolution ... Renal #Syndrome #differential ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Metastatic Follicular CA ... Thionamide - Iodine solution ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
• Dialysate Solution ... semi-permanent (a tunneled CVC ... a non-tunneled CVC ... RRT #managment #nephrology