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Carotid Cavernous Fistula (CCF) on Angiography

Left External carotid injection shows an indirect Carotid-cavernous fistula filling through
Carotid Cavernous ... Left External carotid ... Carotid-cavernous ... originate from carotid ... fluoroscopy #clinical #neurology
Stroke Etiologies
Hemorrhagic (IPH, SAH)
Ischemic
 - Large Vessel Atherosclerosis
 - Cardioembolic: Atrial fib, prosthetic valves, LV aneurysm,
Rare etiologies: Carotid ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Stroke Territory Localization and Blood Vessel Supply
ACA (Anterior Cerebral Artery)
 - Leg weakness/numbness
MCA Superior Divison
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ICA (Intemal Carotid ... #localization #neurology
Petrous ICA Anatomy on Head CT
Use a 'lady's shoe" to easily walk through skull base holes
ICA #internal #carotid ... clinical #radiology #neurology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... Cell Arteritis, Carotid ... secondary #management #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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conditions: • Stroke, carotid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #neurology
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
conditions such as a carotid ... #physicalexam #neurology
Causes of Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac - Arrhythmia:
 • Tachyarrhythmia
 • Bradyarrhythmia
 • Supraventricular Tachycardia
Blood Volume • Carotid ... Defecation #Syncope #Neurology
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
o contrast • Carotid ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Limb-Shaking Transient Ischemic Attack (LS-TIA)

Limb shaking Transient Ischemic Attack (LS-TIA) during transient occlusion of the right
manifestation of carotid-occlusive ... #physicalexam #neurology