CAA-related TFNEs or Amyloid Spells with Dr. Andreas Charidimou

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On popular demand, we invited Dr. Andreas Charidimou once again, to discuss amyloid spells or Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-related Transient Focal Neurological Episodes (CAA-TFNEs)

• What are CAA-TFNEs and its suggested pathophysiology?
• What are some of its differentials?
• Clinical features of TIA vs TFNE
• How many TIAs are really CAA-TFNEs?
• Who to start on anti-seizure meds and how long do you continue?
• Neuroimaging findings and when to repeat imaging?
• Possible relationship with Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA)

All this and more! Tune in now!
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Rozdziały

1. CAA-related TFNEs or Amyloid Spells with Dr. Andreas Charidimou (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Amyloid Spells in CAA (00:00:01)

3. Imaging Challenges in CAA Diagnosis (00:15:23)

4. Understanding ARIA and CAA Inflammation (00:24:04)

5. Management of CAA and Hemorrhage (00:40:14)

6. Approaching Patients With CAA (00:48:38)