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Main Reasons for Requesting Neurological Consultations by Medical Specialty.
| Reason for consult (%) | Internal medicine | Cardiology | Pulmonology | Infectious diseases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headache | 0 | 0 | 5.9 | 10 |
| Movement disorders | 10.5 | 4 | 5.8 | 10 |
| Behavioral disturbances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Confusion | 13.1 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Muscle weakness | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Decreased level of consciousness 13.1 | 24 | 17.6 | 5 | |
| Seizures | 13.1 | 16 | 17.6 | 15 |
