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

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Originally released: April 28, 2024

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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