Syncope, Hydrocephalus, and Coma Syncope Transient loss of consciousness due to global cerebral hypoperfusion, often with rapid onset, brief duration, and spontaneous recovery A key differential in cerebrovascular cases, distinct from stroke, TIA, and seizures Clinical Presentation Preceding Symptoms: Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, pallor, diaphoresis Triggers: Prolonged standing, vasovagal (emotional stress) Orthostatic hypotension (sudden positional changes) […]

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Companion Episode: Cerebral Aneurysms, AVMs, and Intracranial Hemorrhage Companion Episode: Cerebral Aneurysms, AVMs, and Intracranial Hemorrhage Differentiation Cerebral Aneurysms vs. Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) Cause of Hemorrhage: Cerebral Aneurysm: Weakening and bulging of an arterial wall. AVM: Abnormal connection between arteries and veins without capillaries. Location: Cerebral Aneurysms: Frequently at arterial bifurcations in the Circle of […]

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This is a short episode walking through and reviewing the content we covered last week. Here’s the formatted blog post for easy readability: Stroke vs. TIA: Key Differentiators Symptom Duration Headache Severity and Acuity Imaging Findings Treatments TIA Ischemic Stroke Hemorrhagic Stroke The Final Step Style Questions PANCE Stye Questions Question 1 A 68-year-old woman […]

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Hemorrhagic Stroke Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Ischemic Stroke Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Comparison of Hemorrhagic vs. Ischemic Stroke Feature Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Cause Vessel rupture, bleeding Vessel occlusion, ischemia Frequency 15% 85% Symptoms Headache, nausea, vomiting, AMS Focal neurologic deficits Imaging CT […]

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Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions More Neuro for the PANCE 122 Peripheral Nerve Disorders & how to keep getting better at what you do 121 Movement Disorders – Best episode ever 120 Movement Disorders 119 Headaches – Get These Right! 118: Brain Trauma & Memorizing Medication tip Or […]

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Click here to get the active study guide for movement disorders – It’s amazing! Essential Tremor Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Huntington’s Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Tourette Disorder Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical […]

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Grab your Neuro Rapid Review Questions I created an Active Study Guide for this episode with Sticky Stories, PANCE questoins and more. Click here to get it. Cerebral Palsy Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Differential Diagnosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings […]

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