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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... Immediate Workup ... #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #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
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... A) Initial Evaluation ... angiography • +/- Vit B12 ... ischemic #CVA #stroke ... #checklist #neurology
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
by brain CT or MRI ... by brain CT or MRI ... starting a NOAC ≥ 12 ... #CVA #neurology ... #management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
celiac disease with serology ... biopsy only if serology ... change medical management ... #workup #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
No additional workup ... presentation • Lyme Serology ... atypical symptoms): MRI ... +gad (stroke, CN7 ... #Treatment #Neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Impairment: • Acute stroke ... endocrine: Vitamin B12 ... dystrophies Work ... aminotransferases • Serology ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
Acquired Downbeat Nystagmus

This 62 yo AA female reported to clinic for retinal evaluation of diabetic PDR.
clinic for retinal evaluation ... nystagmus, but further workup ... A follow up MRI ... Nystagmus #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology