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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... Management Algorithm Clinical ... asymmetry • Arm weakness ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Generalized Weakness ... - Differential ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... • Neuro: UMN (stroke ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Clinical Features and Vascular Territories of Stroke
Anterior circulation—anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - Contralateral leg weakness
Anterior circulation—middle
Clinical Features ... Territories of Stroke ... Contralateral leg weakness ... #CVA #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
MRI Findings in Stroke ... with left hand weakness ... it possible to differentiate ... #CVA #Clinical ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
Emergencies - Differential ... of breath • Neurologic ... Superior Vena Cava ... mental function • Weakness ... Vomiting, decreased urine
Unilateral Asterixis on Neurological Examination

This patient presented for 3 days of sudden repetitive left hand weakness/dropping
repetitive left hand weakness ... Caused by Stroke ... (CVA) - The classic ... Unilateral #Asterixis #clinical ... #video #neurology
Acute Dystonic Tremor after CVA

Acute dystonic tremor is an exceedingly rare manifestation of a stroke. This
Dystonic Tremor after CVA ... manifestation of a stroke ... mild right hand weakness ... Dystonic #Tremor #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Muscle pain - Weakness ... - Dark urine
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• Common clinical ... meningovascular (stroke ... established by CSF or urine ... regarded as a strong ... #diagnosis #neurology
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... think about three clinical ... to ptosis and weakness ... to the tarsal plate ... #Differential #