Embolic Stroke

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Information ⬇

In pts with atrial fibrillation and stroke, anticoagulants are generally the treatment of choice.

Outline ⬆

Section 2. Medical Emergencies

10. Cardiovascular Collapse and Sudden Death

11. Shock

Septic Shock

12. Sepsis and Septic Shock

Clinical Features

13. Acute Pulmonary Edema

14. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

15. Respiratory Failure

16. Confusion, Stupor, and Coma

Brain Death

17. Stroke

18. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

19. Increased Intracranial Pressure and Head Trauma

Increased Intracranial Pressure

Clinical Features

Head Trauma

Clinical Features

20. Spinal Cord Compression

21. Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

Clinical Manifestations

22. Status Epilepticus

23. Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State

24. Hypoglycemia

25. Oncologic Emergencies

Structural/Obstructive Oncologic Emergencies

Emergent Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Treatment Complications

26. Anaphylaxis

27. Bites, Venoms, Stings, and Marine Poisonings