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Disorders of consciousness and limited responsiveness ( Table 373-1 ) encompass a range of conditions, from mild encephalopathy or confusion to coma and brain death. Although not all causes of encephalopathy lead to poor outcomes, the rapid and comprehensive evaluation…
Key Points Stroke due to cardiac embolism is commonly of sudden onset, is more prone to hemorrhagic transformation, and is associated with higher mortality than other stroke subtypes. The etiologic workup for stroke due to a cardiogenic source is crucial…