title: Stroke mimics.
abstract: Stroke mimics are an important consideration for emergency physicians and physician extenders working in emergency departments. The emergency medicine physician must determine whether the acute neurologic deficits represent a transient event or a potential stroke. This article describes the common stroke mimic presentations by cause, including toxic-metabolic pathologies, seizure disorders, degenerative neurologic conditions, and peripheral neuropathies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine, One Boston Medical Center Place, Dowling One South, Boston, MA 02118, USA. Magauran@bu.edu
authors.forename: Brendan G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Magauran
authors.forename: Meaghan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nitka
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D010243:Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis*