This podcast explores nonvasculitic vasculopathies in cerebrovascular disease with in-depth discussions on extracranial atherosclerosis, vessel dissections, Horner's syndrome, sympathetic deficits, vasospasms, and treatment options. It also covers cerebral vasculopathies like CADASIL and cerebral amyloid angiopathy, along with diagnostic and treatment approaches for nonvasculitic vasculopathies.

Experts Kevin Yan, Vanessa Veloso, and Jeremy Moeller discuss disorders of cortical visual processing, including cortical blindness, prosopagnosia, and visual hallucinations. They explore the intricate visual pathways in the brain, historical background of related syndromes, and the disconnect between areas responsible for visual perception and language comprehension.

Explore lower extremity mononeuropathies with insights on cauda equina syndrome, L5 radiculopathy, nerve conduction studies, and treatment options. Learn about nerve anatomy, causes, symptoms, and diagnostic workup for conditions like femoral neuropathy, peroneal nerve compression, and sciatica in the lower limbs.

Exploring neurological complications of systemic cancer therapies, including chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and CAR-T cell therapy. Discussion on monitoring and managing neurotoxicity post-treatment, immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, and challenges in treating complications.

A discussion on myasthenia gravis pathophysiology and diagnostic testing, including antibody disruptions at the neuromuscular junction. Treatment approaches for myasthenic crisis, respiratory monitoring, and long-term management with newer medications. Bedside examination maneuvers for respiratory and bulbar function assessment emphasized.