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Differential diagnosis of visual impairment

ADDONS / GENERAL NEUROLOGY Differential diagnosis of visual impairment David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 05/03/2024, published on 26/02/2024 [toc] the diagnosis of visual impairment is based on the patient's medical history, clinical examination (neurologic and ophthalmologic), and laboratory and imaging studies the nature and dynamics of the visual disturbance, together with accompanying symptoms, are essential for ... Read more

Differential diagnosis of visual impairments – test guttenberg

visual disturbance of retinal origin is usually painless with abnormal fundoscopic findings in the acute stage involvement of the inner layer of the retina (e.g., in the CRA occlusion) leads to similar visual field disturbances as lesions of the anterior optic nerve because this layer contains ganglion cells (causing most often altitudinal hemianopsia) monocular visual field defects … Read more

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

ISCHEMIC STROKE Transient ischemic attack (TIA) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 20/03/2024, published on 29/12/2023 [toc] 2021 ESO guidelines on the management of transient ischemic attack (TIA) Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) is a medical emergency despite its seemingly mild course, TIA is a serious predictor of subsequent ischemic stroke and death following TIA, the risk of ... Read more

Carotid artery occlusion

GENERAL NEUROLOGY Carotid artery occlusion David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 12/04/2024, published on 12/04/2024 [toc] Carotid artery occlusion typically results from atherosclerotic disease (with thrombosis), dissection, or embolism. The clinical significance depends on the location of the occlusion, the acuteness of the event, and the presence of collateral blood flow. Thus, it is important to evaluate ... Read more

Unfavorable vascular anatomy during endovascular treatment

ADD-ONS Unfavorable vascular anatomy during endovascular treatment David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 10/04/2024, published on 27/03/2024 [toc] → general overview of anatomical variants of cerebral arteries Introduction endovascular treatment includes acute stroke procedures (mechanical recanalization, local thrombolysis) and elective preventive procedures (CAS, intracranial stenting, aneurysm coiling, etc.) performing intravascular procedures can be challenging when the patient ... Read more

Colchicine in stroke prevention

ISCHEMIC STROKE / PREVENTION Colchicine in stroke prevention David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 25/03/2024, published on 24/03/2024 [toc] Introduction despite the proven efficacy of antithrombotic, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive therapies, and lifestyle modification changes for ischemic stroke prevention, the risk of stroke, coronary events, and vascular death remains high accumulating evidence suggests that inflammation is of key importance ... Read more

Inclisiran

ADD-ONS / MEDICATION Inclisiran (LEQVIO) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 21/03/2024, published on 19/03/2024 [toc] in recent years, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reduced by aggressive management of vascular risk factors in primary and secondary prevention (especially arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia) statin therapy alone often fails to achieve target serum lipid levels (Bytyci, ... Read more

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

ISCHEMICKÉ CMP / STROKE MIMICS Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 25/03/2024, published on 19/03/2024 [toc] Definition of vertigo and BPPV vertigo is defined as the sensation of spinning when the environment is stationary this can happen due to inadequate signals from peripheral receptors or misinterpretation of these signals by the vestibular ... Read more

Bempedoic acid

ADD-ONS / MEDICATION Bempedoic acid David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 21/03/2024, published on 18/03/2024 [toc] in recent years, there has been a significant decrease in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) due to the effective management of vascular risk factors in primary and secondary prevention (mainly arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia) the target serum lipid levels are ... Read more

Pseudotumor cerebri

ADD-ONS Pseudotumor cerebri David Goldemund M.D.Updated on 16/03/2024, published on 15/03/2024 [toc] Definition pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension - IIH) is a clinical condition characterized by an increase in intracranial pressure without evidence of intracranial space-occupying lesion, infection, hydrocephalus, or other demonstrable cause the term benign intracranial hypertension is not appropriate as the condition can ... Read more