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Abstract TP215: Impact of Carotid Stenosis on Cerebral Glucose Metabolism

Stroke Journal

Background:Carotid stenosis has been associated with stroke and cognitive impairment. It remains unclear if hypometablism, a marker for neurodegeneration, may be in the mechanistic pathway in the association between carotid stenosis and cognitive decline. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP215-ATP215, February 1, 2025.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. Check : [vitals, SOB, Chest Pain, Ultrasound] If the patient has Abdominal Pain, Chest Pain, Dyspnea or Hypoxemia, Headache, Hypotension , then these should be considered the primary chief complaint (not syncope). heart auscultation (aortic stenosis); c.