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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
Artery #Strokes #Syndromes ... CVA #Territory #Symptoms ... #Signs #Localization ... #Effects #Neurology ... #Diagnosis #Table
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
Management of Serotonin Syndrome ... serotoninergic medications ... normalize vital signs ... • Dosing: 12mg loading ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(Wallenberg's syndrome ... but often occur during ... Syndrome usually ... varying neurologic signs ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
- May involve symptoms ... neuropsychiatric symptoms ... precipitated by medications ... changes, worsen during ... Positive Carnett's sign
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... acute coronary syndrome ... cardiology #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
to hours) after medication ... cessation of offending medication ... weight loss agents, drugs ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms