Part I. Neuroanatomy Review
Chapter 1 General Organization
Chapter 2 Blood Supply, Meninges, and Spinal Fluid
The Veins
The Cerebrospinal Fluid
Chapter 3 Spinal Cord
The Sites of Crossing Over
Çross-Sectional Location of the Pathways
Chapter 4 Brain Stem
Central Connections of the Cranial Nerves
The Long Tracts
Chapter 5 Visual System
Optic Reflexes: Pupillary Constriction to Light
Accommodation
Conjugate Gaze
Nystagmus
State of Consciousness
Muscle Paresis
Doll’s Eye Phenomenon
Chapter 6 Autonomic System and Hypothalamus
Chapter 7 Cerebellum, Basal Ganglia, and Thalamus
The Thalamus
The Cerebellum And Basal Ganglia
Cerebellar Disorders
Basal Ganglia Disorders
Chapter 8 Cerebral Cortex
Chapter 9 Neurotransmitters
Chapter 10 Principles of Neurologic Localization
Part II. Neurologic History, Exam, And Treatment
Chapter 11 The Neurologic History
Headache
Dizziness
Visual Disturbance
Tremor
Weakness And Sensory Loss
Loss Of Consciousness
Past History
Chapter 12 The Neurologic Exam
Mental Status
Cranial Nerves
Extremities: Motor Exam
Extremities: Sensory Exam
Pain
Proprioception—Stereognosis
Light touch
Coordination
Reflexes
Evaluation Of The Unconscious Patient .
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Chapter 13 Neurologic Imaging
X-Rays
Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT; CT) Scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) And Single Photon Emission
Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Imaging Techniques That Use Light
Cranial Ultrasound
Angiography
Chapter 14 Other Neurologic Tests
Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
Blood Tests
Urine Tests
Myelography
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG) And Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
Evoked Potentials
Muscle And Nerve Biopsy
Cognitive And Neuropsychological Tests
Chapter 15 Neurologic Treatments
Pharmacologic Treatments
Procedures
Rehabilitation
Part III. Neurologic Presentations
Chapter 16 Headache
Tension Headache
Diagnosis of Tension Headache
Treatment of Tension Headache
Migraine Headache
Diagnosis of Migraine Headache
Treatment of Migraine Headache
Cluster Headache
Diagnosis of Cluster Headache
Treatment of Cluster Headaches
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Diagnosis of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Hemicrania Continua
Diagnosis of Hemicrania Continua
Treatment of Hemicrania Continua
Ice Pick Headache
Diagnosis of Ice Pick (Primary Stabbing) Headaches
Treatment of Ice Pick Headaches
Temporal Arteritis
Diagnosis of Temporal Arteritis
Treatment of Temporal Arteritis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Diagnosis of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Treatment of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Diagnosis of Subdural Hemorrhage
Treatment of Subdural Hemorrhage
Epidural Hemorrhage
Meningitis And Encephalitis
Diagnosis of Meningitis and Encephalitis
Treatment of Meningitis and Encephalitis
Angle Closure Glaucoma
Treatment of Angle Closure Glaucoma
Pseudotumor Cerebri
Other Types of Headache
Chapter 17 Back Pain and Sciatica
Chapter 18 Weakness
Central Nervous System Causes of Weakness
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Cerebral Palsy
Peripheral Nervous System Causes of Weakness
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Neurologic Junction Causes Of Weakness
Myasthenia Gravis
Botulism
Muscular Causes of Weakness
Muscular Dystrophy
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Statin Myopathy
Metabolic Myopathies
Glycogen Storage Diseases
Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
Mitochondrial Myopathies
Periodic Paralysis
Chapter 19 Dizziness and Vertigo
Chapter 20 Numbness and Tingling
Peripheral Neuropathy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Phantom Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Syringomyelia
Central Pain Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome
Chapter 21 Seizures
Chapter 22 Abnormal Movements
Treatment of Dystonic Tremor
Treatment of Essential Tremor
Treatment of Athetosis
Treatment of Dystonia
Treatment of Myoclonus
Treatment of Tics
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
Tetanus
Chapter 23 Balance and Coordination Problems
Chapter 24 Changes in Vision
Chapter 25 Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline
Treatment of Dementia
Chapter 26 Speech and Language Problems
Stuttering
Chapter 27 Changes in Mood or Behavior
Chapter 28 Sleep disorders
Chapter 29 Tumors of the Nervous System
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