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A Unique Signature of Cardiac-Induced Cranial Forces During Acute Large Vessel Stroke and Development of a Predictive Model
ConclusionsHeadpulse recordings performed on patients with suspected acute stroke significantly identify those with LVO. The lack of temporal correlation of the headpulse with cardiac contraction and resolution to normal may reflect changes in cerebral blood flow and may provide a useful technique to triage stroke patients for thrombectomy using a noninvasive device.
Source: Neurocritical Care - October 6, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Vertebral Artery Dissection Masquerading as Concussion in an Adolescent
Conclusions Detailed history and thorough neurological examination in conjunction with appropriate imaging are necessary to distinguish between brainstem/cerebellar ischemia from vertebral artery dissection and concussion.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Illustrative Cases Source Type: research

The Case Files: Traumatic Carotid Dissection
By Hsiao, Jonie MD   A 30-year-old man who was right-hand dominant presented 10 days after sustaining left-sided face and head trauma from a fall from a skateboard at an unknown speed. He lost consciousness for several seconds, and initially developed a headache with nausea and vomiting. A non-contrast head CT performed at another hospital done two days after the incident was reportedly negative.   He now presents primarily with concerns about the appearance of his left eye. He has notable anisocoria and a droopy eyelid. His left pupil is notably smaller, 2 mm, compared with the right eye, 5 mm. Both are reactive. The re...
Source: The Case Files - June 4, 2014 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: research