Transient neurologic syndromes: A diagnostic approach

Clinicians are often confronted with patients who have transient neurologic symptoms lasting seconds to hours. In many of these patients, their symptoms have gone away or returned to baseline by the time of evaluation, making the diagnosis even more challenging. Elements such as correlation of sympt...

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Published inCleveland Clinic journal of medicine Vol. 85; no. 2; pp. 155 - 163
Main Authors Abbatemarco, Justin R, Rae-Grant, Alexander D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2018
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Summary:Clinicians are often confronted with patients who have transient neurologic symptoms lasting seconds to hours. In many of these patients, their symptoms have gone away or returned to baseline by the time of evaluation, making the diagnosis even more challenging. Elements such as correlation of symptoms with vascular territory, prodromes, triggers, motor symptoms, confusion, and sleep behavior can guide the diagnostic workup.
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ISSN:1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.85a.17022