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Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
After this it starts ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... #Interpretation ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
blood from vena cava ... inspiration, this finding ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology ... causes
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
it possible to differentiate ... Progression #Stroke #CVA ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Interpretation ... #Findings #Neurology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
patient when the finding ... to diagnose the case ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
A physical finding ... = high-output state ... highest on my differential ... EtOH causes thiamine ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
echo/angiogram findings ... Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... deWinter T waves - starts ... #Equivalents #Interpretation ... #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... consciousness Differential ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose