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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... (PRES) - Treatment ... reduction within first 2- ... Encephalopathy #Syndrome ... #Treatment #Management
Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
Capillary leak syndrome ... tachycardia, oliguria 2. ... edema, compartment syndrome ... leukocytosis 2. ... infections) • IVIg 2
Hepatorenal Syndrome Treatment
Volume expansion: 
 • Albumin (typical dose = 1g/kg on day 1 +/- day
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Treatment Volume ... day 1 +/- day 2, ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome ... #Treatment #management
Treatment of NMS
 Dopamine antagonists should be discontinued immediately in patients suspected of NMS. Like SS,
Treatment of NMS ... , the mainstay treatment ... as lorazepam 1–2 ... NeurolepticMalignant #Syndrome ... #NMS #Treatment
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
) - 1 g/kg for 2 ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... - 1g/kg for 2 ... Management #Cirrhosis #treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... Ptosis, diplopia 2. ... “dropping head syndrome ... - Kearns-Sayre syndrome ... - Peek sign 2.
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome ... necrosis STSS Treatment ... 0.5g/kg on day 2 ... #Toxic #Shock #Syndrome ... #STSS #treatment
Susac Syndrome - Clinical Triad
 - Central nervous system dysfunction
 - Branch retinal artery occlusion
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Susac Syndrome - ... antiplatelet 2. ... disease flares - 2- ... arterioles - Treatment ... David #Susac #Syndrome
Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Hyperandrogenism, Family Planning, Endometrial cancer prevention, Cardiovascular risk factor management
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ... No FDA approved treatments ... contraception 2. ... Polycystic #Ovary #Syndrome
Approach to the Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis
1) Recognize and Manage Decompensation
 • Ascites
 • Variceal Bleeding
Encephalopathy 2) ... • Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Cirrhosis #diagnosis #treatment