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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... #Management #Algorithm ... #differential #neurology ... #CVA
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Evolution of MRI ... shows the typical evolution ... #Evolution #MRI ... #CVA #Clinical ... #Evolution #Timeline
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... consistent with acute ... consistent with acute ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... a NCCT or • MRI ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... #stroke #workup ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute ... by brain CT or MRI ... by brain CT or MRI ... #CVA #neurology ... #management
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Stroke - In the ... acute phase T2WI ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... Radiology #Findings #Evolution
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... A nystagmus in far ... this are tumors, strokes ... MRI was ordered ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Acquired Downbeat Nystagmus

This 62 yo AA female reported to clinic for retinal evaluation of diabetic PDR.
clinic for retinal evaluation ... An MRI of the brain ... A follow up MRI ... ophthalmology #physicalexam ... #neurology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Checklist Evaluation ... Lytes including Ca ... drained if causing acute ... MI if present
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
/CTA • Anterior ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology