Neurology for the Hospitalist is an invaluable resource for the practicing Internal Medicine hospitalist, those in training or caring for patients with neurological processes. Written in a concise, bulleted handbook format, common questions are answered and guidance provided in a practical and straightforward manner.
Neurology for the Hospitalist is an invaluable resource for the practicing Internal Medicine hospitalist, those in training or caring for patients with neurological processes. Written in a concise, bulleted handbook format, common questions are answered and guidance provided in a practical and straightforward manner.
DL: Medical Director, Evergreen Neuroscience Institute Director, Evergreen Stroke Program Hospitalist/Neurohospitalist/Vascular Neurologist Evergreen Hospital Medical CenterKirkland, Washington SAJ:Department of Neurology School of Medicine University of California San Francisco MJP:Lehigh Valley Health Network WDF:Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic
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1. Overview of Neuroanatomy 2. History and Physical 3. Stroke Overview/Pathophysiology 4. TIA evaluation 5. Ischemic Stroke 6. Hemorrhagic stroke 7. Venous sinus thrombosis 8. Elevated intracranial pressure 9. CNS Demyelinating Disorders 10. Meningitis and Encephalitis 11. Spinal epidural abscess 12. Seizure 13. Status Epilepticus 14. Syncope 15. Headache 16. Delirium 17. Dementia 18. Coma and brain death 19. Approach to and management of the patient with weakness 20. Parkinson's Disease/Parkinsonism 21. Dystonic Reactions 22. Neoplastic Disorders 23. Paraneoplastic Neurologic Disorders 24. Visual disturbances 25. Vertigo and "Dizziness" 26. Other Spinal Cord Processes
