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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation and ... vision loss • Facial ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
Emergencies - Differential ... of breath • Neurologic ... Superior Vena Cava ... Syndrome: • Facial ... #diagnosis #cancer
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... Infection or cancer ... trauma ○ MS, CVA
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
woman with left hand ... weakness, left facial ... it possible to differentiate ... Progression #Stroke #CVA ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
Best gaze 3. ... Facial palsy 5. ... Extinction and inattention ... Nursing #Assessment #CVA ... #Neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Global (30%) • Gradual ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Pallor, Sweating, Focal
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Pain (Otalgia) - Differential ... /squamous cell CA ... refer pain: • Tonsillitis ... hematoma, lung cancer ... the tragus to differentiate
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
macrognathia), ↑ hand ... size, coarsening facial ... Mortality due to CVD ... Differential Diagnosis ... glucose suppression test
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
constipation Differential ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... MRI- Sagittal, axial ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Arboviruses: - West ... endemic area, - Facial ... CNS #Infections #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology