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Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
Dizziness - Differential ... Disease • Central: Stroke ... neuropathy (DM, B12 ... Coordination/Strength: B12 ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
Diagnostic Algorithm for Hematuria 

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup #Evaluation #Urology #PrimaryCare
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Evaluation ... #Urology #PrimaryCare
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... Hemorrhagic Stroke ... #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Algorithm Presyncope ... - Strong Medicine ... #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
Acute Ischemic Stroke ... by brain CT or MRI ... by brain CT or MRI ... starting a NOAC ≥ 12 ... #CVA #neurology
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... Findings in Stroke ... #Evolution #MRI ... #Progression #Stroke ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... on CT and MRI. ... on T2-weighted MRI ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... a NCCT or • MRI ... angiography • +/- Vit B12 ... ischemic #CVA #stroke ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Findings in Acute Stroke ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Impairment: • Acute stroke ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... aminotransferases • Serology ... EMG) studies • MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology