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Circle of Willis and brain circulation 
Herophilus of Chalcedon (335-280 BC), “Father of Anatomy,” described the
of Willis and brain ... the base of the brain ... Although works of ... possessed all his work ... neuroanaromy #cva #baseofbrain
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management Algorithm ... speech • Time is brain ... Immediate Workup ... Stroke #Management #Algorithm
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Carotid U/S, EEG, Brain ... MRI, Cardiac stress ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... a NCCT or • MRI ... brain w/o contrast ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Diagnostic approach to a limping child with an antalgic gait. 

(CBC = complete blood count; CRP
sedimentation rate; MRI ... Antalgic #Gait #Algorithm ... Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Workup
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bucket with the drain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... barium, CT, or MR ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism → MRI ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
nervous system: Brain ... • Infectious: Brain ... dystrophies Work ... EMG) studies • MRI
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Cost-Effectiveness Workup ... Carotid US • Brain ... MRI • EEG • Cardiac ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup