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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
Effects of Strokes ... - MCA - ACA ... #Localization #Effects ... #Neurology #Diagnosis ... #Table #Territories
Inherited Defects in Kidney Tubule Epithelial Cells

Renal glucosuria - Na+-dependent glucose cotransporter
Cystinuria - Amino acid transporter
Bartter
Inherited Defects ... #Inherited #Defects ... #Kidney #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Table
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Genetic defects ... Eric Strong https ... Hypomagnesemia #Differential ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Hereditary defects ... sodium channel ... pseudohypoaldosteronism type l; defects ... #Hyperkalemia #Differential
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... most commonly affects ... the skin, neurologic ... Vasculitis): • Affects ... tract, and often causes
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rhabdomyolysis = Destruction of skeletal muscle with leakage of contents into circulation.
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Compression • Genetic Defects ... Temperature: Heat stroke ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology #table
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... vasculitis) - Affects ... tract, and often causes ... ear disease Differential ... Palpable purpura: strong
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... STRUCTURAL: • Stroke ... • Medication Effects ... cardiovascular causes ... Seizure #Elderly #Neurology