Ep181 Cerebral Venous Thrombosis, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Giant Cell Arteritis and Peripartum Headaches

Ep181 Cerebral Venous Thrombosis, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, Giant Cell Arteritis and Peripartum Headaches

Author: Dr. Anton Helman April 11, 2023 Duration: 1:13:22
In this episode, Dr. Roy Baskind and Dr. Ahmit Shah answer such questions as: when is an opening pressure on LP required? When should we pull the trigger on ordering a CT venogram in the patient with unexplained headache? Which older patients who present with headache require an ESR/CRP? How do the presentations of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) and idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) compare and contrast? When is it safe to start steroids in the ED for patients suspected of giant cell arteritis (GCA); will starting steroids affect the accuracy of a temporal artery biopsy? How soon should patients suspected of GCA get a temporal artery biopsy? When should we consider posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and pituitary apoplexy in the peripartum patient? How should we think about the differential diagnosis of vascular headaches? and many more... 

Hosted by Canadian emergency physician Dr. Anton Helman, Emergency Medicine Cases is a trusted audio resource that feels like having a seasoned colleague by your side during a complex shift. Each episode dives deep into the nuanced, high-stakes decisions that define emergency care, moving beyond textbook summaries to explore the real-world application of the latest evidence and clinical wisdom. You’ll hear detailed discussions with leading specialists, breaking down challenging presentations, diagnostic pitfalls, and cutting-edge treatments. This podcast is designed for the practicing clinician who wants to refine their approach, whether they’re managing a critical trauma, an ambiguous abdominal pain, or a puzzling pediatric fever. The conversations are thorough and grounded, offering practical takeaways you can use immediately. For those who want to engage further, extensive show notes, quizzes, and supplementary videos are available online to solidify your learning. Tune in to stay sharp, confident, and current in the fast-paced world of emergency medicine.
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