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Ischemic Stroke (Deep Dive MW R20)

Published: May 16, 2024, 4:35 a.m.

Symptoms of stroke \u2013 weakness, facial droop, slurred speech. vision loss, vertigo, ataxia, confusion or changes to mental status. \xa0 The \u201ctypical\u201d stroke workup \u2013 blood glucose level, CTH non-con, CTA head/neck, CT Perfusion, CBC BMP Troponin EKG CXR and Coags.\xa0 Common stroke mimics \u2013 hypoglycemia, drug/alcohol intoxication, Bell\u2019s palsy, aortic dissection, complex migraines, and [\u2026]