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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
and Management Algorithm ... of stroke (BE FAST ... Stroke #Management #Algorithm ... differential #neurology #CVA
BE-FAST Mnemonic for Stroke Recognition Signs

B - Balance: Loss of balance or coordination.
E - Eyes: Double,
BE-FAST Mnemonic ... Ask to smile. ... Ask to repeat a ... #BEFAST #Stroke ... Mnemonic #Acronym #CVA
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms ... TPPA, TP-EIA, CIA ... • Low Cost, Fast
Osgood-Schlatter Disease - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Infrapatellar fat-pad edema with loss of the patellar tendon
Osgood-Schlatter Disease - MSK ... Case description ... • MRI is more sensitive ... patella #clinical #mri ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk
Dizziness - Central and Peripheral Causes - Differential Diagnosis
Central Causes:
 • Cerebrovascular:  vertebrobasilar, TIA, Wallenburg,
and Peripheral Causes ... Diagnosis Central Causes ... contusion • Tumours: CPA ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
• MOA: Block fast ... Weak Blockade, Fast ... receptors, and Ca ... MOA: Block slow Ca ... Classification #Classes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... barium, CT, or MR ... , quantitative fat ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Plateau Phase • Ca ... leading to slow Ca ... • MOA: Block fast ... Weak Blockade, Fast ... Classification #Classes
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocarditis) • Fat ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... components: - CV ... b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... if: - Known CV