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Limb Weakness: Stroke, Spinal Cord Compression & GBS

Sunday, 15 November 2026, 19:00 GMT · Online

Taught by Sami Almasri
  • Neurology
  • Vascular
  • Emergency & Acute
  • Examination
  • Data Interpretation
  • MLA

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About this session

Limb weakness is a common presentation in the UKMLA and clinical practice. In this session, Sami walks you through how to recognise key neurological emergencies, interpret CT brain scans in suspected stroke, and approach urgent management. You'll leave feeling more confident in identifying red flags and tackling limb weakness in exam scenarios.

What’s covered

Stroke & TIA: Clinical features, CT brain interpretation, and acute management. Spinal Cord Compression: Red flags, diagnosis, and emergency management. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS): Clinical presentation, investigations, and management.

Where

Online on Google Meet · you get the link as soon as you register.

Limited to 40 seats.

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