Keeping the blood pressure targets straight for different intracranial processes can be a daunting task. In this blog and associated podcast we review the specific intracranial pathologies, their associated blood pressure targets, and reference the supporting literature.
Read MoreThe world of emergency neuroimaging is evolving and increasingly influencing time-sensitive treatment decisions. A basic understanding of the imaging studies and sequences you may be asked to obtain in the ED may help you better manage your patients. In this post, Dr. Matthew Siket reviews the major four neuroimaging modalities (CT, CTA, Perfusion, and MRI).
Read MoreSpontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) accounts for 10-15% of all strokes and affects ~65,000 patients annually in the US. The diagnosis may not be complicated, but the optimal treatment strategy can be a moving target. What is the current recommended blood pressure to limit hematoma expansion? Should we reverse anti-platelet medications? How about seizure prophylaxis? In this feature film, Dr. Siket reviews the evidence behind the optimal management of spontaneous ICH.
Read More
This work by www.downeastem.org is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Powered by Squarespace.
Use of this blog and its associated media does not constitute the establishment of a physician-patient relationship. Content posted on this site is NOT medical advice and should not be used to treat patients or yourself. The website authors shall not be held responsible for any damages sustained from the use of this website. The information on this website should not be used to establish standard care or standards of practice for the purposes of legal procedures. The opinions expressed on the website are the opinions of the website and content authors alone and do not represent the policies or opinions of Maine Medical Center, Maine Medical Partners, MaineHealth, or Tufts University School of Medicine.
