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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management Algorithm ... Immediate Workup ... #Management #Algorithm ... differential #neurology #CVA
Causes of Stroke - Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, Subarachnoid - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Ischemic
 • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Causes of Stroke ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemorrhage #Stroke ... #CVA #Neurology ... #Causes
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Ruled out other causes ... #ischemic #CVA ... #stroke #workup
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
 •
Causes of Approach ... Consciousness - Workup ... • Trauma • Stroke ... Refer to Blood Work ... #algorithm #Causes
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Algorithm History ... life-threatening causes ... score for PE • CTA ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
Hypereosinophilia Different Diagnosis and Workup
Secondary causes are broad so start with a med review, the most
Diagnosis and Workup ... Secondary causes ... the most common cause ... - VA Joint Chiefs ... #algorithm
Causes of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension:
 • Essential Hypertension (Aneurysm)
 • Drugs (Cocaine,
Causes of Intracerebral ... Aneurysm) • Drugs (Cocaine ... Hemorrhage #ICH #Stroke ... #CVA #Neurology ... #Causes
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Diagnosis Framework Causes ... Ecstacy), TCA, Cocaine ... Hypothermia Causes ... Nicotine, Heat Stroke ... hemorrhage, Pontine CVA
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... considered likely, the cause ... Eric Strong https ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
and Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Pills • Cocaine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm