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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... result is positive (abnormal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
for Stroke Subtle ... extensor weakness - Sign ... in patient with normal ... #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A positive test, ... also known as a ... Babinski sign, ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
can be severe in stroke ... vascular causes, such as ... #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
neuritis from stroke ... components: targeted neurologic ... CNS, Central nervous ... , Head Impulse Test ... #Diagnosis #AVS
Types of Facial Paralysis - Peripheral vs Central Lesions

Facial weakness or paralysis may result either from
Paralysis - Peripheral vs ... in a stroke, paralyzes ... #Palsy #Neurology ... #Diagnosis * ... GrepMed Recommended Text
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Arboviruses: - West ... Acute meningeal signs ... /l is regarded as ... a strong indicator ... #neurology #meningitis
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • Examine for signs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... sign of cutaneous ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Angiitis of the Central ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... Romana's sign ... (RBBB; others: AV ... mural thrombi (→stroke ... Confirmatory Tests