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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) ... Clinico-Radiological Syndrome ... the neurologic syndrome ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
pulmonary edema ... - Compartment syndrome ... - Cyanide - Propofol ... Diagnosis #causes ... #typea #typeb #classification
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
organizing pneumonia, ARDS ... respiratory distress syndrome ... (e.g., chronic ... Exclude other causes ... #diagnosis #management
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Pneumonia: • 3 syndromes ... of a "flu-like syndrome ... Infections #HIV #AIDS ... #pulmonary #differential ... #diagnosis #infectiousdiseases