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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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: • Clinical diagnosis ... of ischemic stroke ... anticoagulation • Arterial ... #cva #management ... #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Encephalopathy Triad ... : The clinical ... often not fully reversible ... disorder #dementia #AIDS ... #Neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... • <6mo since stroke ... medical and surgical management