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What are the possible causes of epilepsy?

What are the possible causes of epilepsy?

  • 2.11. Epilepsy. Headache.
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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What is epilepsy?

What is epilepsy?

  • 2.11. Epilepsy. Headache.
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking. His symptoms began approximately 2 hours ago. On examination, you note right hemiparesis and expressive aphasia. His blood pressure is within normal limits, and there are no signs of trauma. A non-contrast CT scan of the head shows no acute abnormalities. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  • 2.3. Stroke
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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What does it indicate when, during the Latent Paresis test (Mingazzini Strumpel test), the patient’s left arm and leg exhibit weakness and descend (like shown on the picture)?

What does it indicate when, during the Latent Paresis test (Mingazzini Strumpel test), the patient’s left arm and leg exhibit weakness and descend (like shown on the picture)?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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Why is the Mingazzini Strumpel test, also known as the Latent Paresis test, used in neurological examination?

Why is the Mingazzini Strumpel test, also known as the Latent Paresis test, used in neurological examination?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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What is the meaning of the term quadriplegic?

What is the meaning of the term quadriplegic?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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What is the meaning of the term monoparesis?

What is the meaning of the term monoparesis?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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What is the primary difference between paralysis and plegia?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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Which cranial nerves structures receive unilateral innervation from the motor cortex via the corticobulbar tract?

Which cranial nerves structures receive unilateral innervation from the motor cortex via the corticobulbar tract?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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Where does the pyramidal decussation of the corticospinal tract primarily occur?

  • 1.2. Motor system. Upper and lower motor neuron paralysis
  • Dr. Petya Stefanova
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