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Stroke Blood Vessel Localization and corresponding territories on MRI

by Jeremy Heit, MD, PhD @JeremyHeitMDPHD

#Stroke #CVA #Localization
Stroke Blood Vessel ... Localization and ... #CVA #Localization ... Territories #MRI #Radiology ... #Arteries #Neurology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... FAST) • Balance loss ... • Eyes: vision loss ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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• Measurable neurologic ... age >80 or other less ... , head trauma, or ... #cva #management ... #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Associated with loss ... movement of the head ... - Strong Medicine ... Algorithm #dizzy #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
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 ... trauma ○ MS, CVA ... #Differential #
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
MRI Findings in Stroke ... it possible to differentiate ... #CVA #Clinical ... #Radiology #Interpretation ... #Findings #Neurology