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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Diagnosis Framework ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... /Resp/Heme: CHF, ... • Neuro: UMN (stroke ... #neurology
Evolution of MRI Findings in Stroke

MR images at five subsequent time points in a 67-year-old woman
Findings in Stroke ... it possible to differentiate ... #Progression #Stroke ... #CVA #Clinical ... Interpretation #Findings #Neurology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• Common clinical ... meningovascular (stroke ... Symptoms: • Acute ... regarded as a strong ... #diagnosis #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
narrowing on MRA/CTA ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... syndrome, ADEM, Acute ... #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... c) CVA 4. ... Change in clinical ... • <6mo since stroke ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... are excellent at evaluating ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf