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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... vision loss • Facial ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Types of Facial ... Central Lesions Facial ... of CN VII, the facial ... pathways, as in a stroke ... Peripheral #Central #Facial
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... Diabetes mellitus • Stroke ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... stroke may affect
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
MRI Findings in Stroke ... woman with left hand ... weakness, left facial ... it possible to differentiate ... Interpretation #Findings #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
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Arboviruses: - West ... endemic area, - Facial ... meningovascular (stroke ... regarded as a strong ... #diagnosis #neurology
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
Institutes of Health Stroke ... Best gaze 3. ... Facial palsy 5. ... Extinction and inattention ... Assessment #CVA #Neurology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
Emergencies - Differential ... of breath • Neurologic ... Syndrome: • Facial ... • Dyspnea at rest ... Hoarseness • Chest and
Causes of Dysarthria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lower Motor Neuron - Slow, Low Volume, Breathy Speech, Tongue
of Dysarthria - Differential ... Facial Atrophy ... Internal Capsule Strokes ... #Dysarthria #Neurology ... #Differential #
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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constipation Differential ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test ... MRI- Sagittal, axial ... diagnosis #causes #neurology