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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 ... #Progression #Stroke ... #Evolution #Timeline
Timeline for Progression of T2WI and DWI Findings in Acute Stroke
 - In the acute phase
Timeline for Progression ... Findings in Acute Stroke ... #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings ... #Evolution
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke ... Interpretation #Progression ... #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings ... #Evolution
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... • <6mo since stroke ... #Evaluation #stratification
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... CVA 2) No major-risk ... ischemic #CVA #stroke ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... An acute rise or ... heart failure, neurologic ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Neurologic disorders
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
BCNIE relies on evaluation ... antimicrobials, clinical ... epidemiological risk ... epidemiologic risk ... special stains (e.g
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
associated with a high risk ... Clinical Utility ... : • Syncope evaluation ... • Risk stratification ... #cardiology #differential