Neurology

Neuro-critical care

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In what clinical scenarios do you utilize post cardiac arrest targeted temperature management (TTM)?

In the span between the Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest Trial (HACA, 2002) and the Targeted Temperature Management in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest ...

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In which patients do you recommend craniectomy-watch after acute stroke?

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Is intracranial hemorrhage a contraindication for valproic acid?

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Would you avoid use of keppra in patients with TBI due to concerns for worsening agitation?

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Do you typically recommend anti-epileptic medication in patients with acute multi-compartmental intracranial hemorrhage?

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Do patients with NPH/communicating hydrocephalus always require VPS?

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Would you recommend temporary EVD or more permanently VPS to lower ICP?

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How do you manage autonomic storming in patients with increased intracranial pressure?

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Do you perform apnea testing prior to ancillary tests in patients with suspected brain death who are unable to undergo complete brainstem testing?

For patients who are unable to have complete brain stem testing, would you recommend apnea testing prior to ancillary tests in case of suspected brain...

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How do you complete brain death testing in patients who cannot tolerate apnea testing and are unable to transport for ancillary testing?

For instance, if the patient doesn’t tolerate apnea testing, is too unstable to go for ancillary testing outside the ICU, and TCDs/EEG are unava...

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How do you evaluate and treat patients with cerebral edema secondary to hyperammonemia?

What modality do you prefer?

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Does the overall conclusion of the CHANCE-2 trial make ticagrelor + ASA a worthwhile transition given the data showing cumulative hazard of stroke diverged during the first week and was subsequently similar, which suggests the benefit of ticagrelor over clopidogrel is seen predominantly soon after stroke?

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Is there a risk of CYP2C19 gene testing only being adopted by wealthier health systems, thereby creating a disparity gap in treatment?

What is the cost and accessibility of CYP2C19 gene testing? Does the limited availability of rapid genotyping techniques limit the clinical applicabil...

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What is your decision process on decreasing the sodium goal for patients with cerebral edema?

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Would you generalize the data from the CHANCE-2 trial to a broader clinic population given that the study was specific to Han Chinese patients?

How do you plan to incorporate the results of the CHANCE-2 trial (Wang et al., PMID 34708996) in your own practice?

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Do you recommend genetic testing after a patient on clopidogrel has a stroke based on the results of the CHANCE-2 trial?

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Do you routinely obtain an EEG in patients who are admitted with traumatic intra-cerebral hemorrhage?

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In what conditions can you see roving eye movements?

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