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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
• Non-contrast CT ... Defined if 1) CT ... MRI-confirmed non-lacunar CVA ... #ischemic #CVA ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Progression of Imaging Findings in Acute Stroke - Timeline
Onset → Hours → Days → Weeks →
• Non-Enhanced CT ... CBarreraMD #CVA ... Progression #radiology #neurology
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
In detecting CT ... physicalexam #diagnosis #neurology ... #cva
Restarting Anticoagulation after TIA or Acute Ischemic Stroke

 • TIA → Consider (re-) starting a NOAC
transformation by brain CT ... transformation by brain CT ... #TIA #Stroke #CVA ... #neurology #management
Indications for Head CT before LP
 - Signs of Increased ICP (i.e. papilledema) 
 - History
Indications for Head CT ... CVA) - Changed ... Immunosuppression - Focal Neurologic
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
Evolution of stroke on CT ... #Stroke #CVA #MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
nerve ischemia • DDx ... presentation • Lyme Serology ... CN7, parotid), CT ... Management #Treatment #Neurology
Bronchus Sign on Chest CT
 • Airway leading directly to a peripheral lung nodule or mass
Sign on Chest CT ... nodule or mass • DDx ... : Bronchogenic Ca ... Bronchus #Sign #CT
Corona Radiata (Sunburst sign) on Chest CT
 • SPN or mass, with spiculated and inegular margins
sign) on Chest CT ... inegular margins • DDx ... : Bronchogenic Ca ... Sunburst #Sign #CT
CT Angiogram Sign on Chest CT
 • Prominent pulm vessels traversing through an area of parenchymal
CT Angiogram Sign ... on Chest CT • ... consolidation • DDx ... mucinous adeno Ca ... Angiogram #Sign #CT