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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
blocks receptor function ... proximal weakness, arms ... life-threatening Differential ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... - Symptomatic Treatment
Gout (Gouty Arthritis) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Eccentric soft-tissue densities surrounding the third proximal interphalangeal
Gouty Arthritis) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... - **MSK rads ... Differential diagnosis ... #diagnosis #msk
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... left ventricular function ... distress syndrome (ARDS ... #edema #NCPE #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Hydroxyapatite Deposition Disease (HADD) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Ovoid hypointense structures along the bursal surface
Disease (HADD) - MSK ... • Treatment for ... Differential diagnosis ... tenosynovitis: Differentiate ... #diagnosis #msk
Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
FOPE lesion) - MSK ... Radiology Imaging ... lower physical function ... (save $$) Differential ... #diagnosis #msk
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
Failure (HFrEF) Treatment ... REDUCED Ejection Fraction ... HeartFailure #HFrEF #Pharmacology ... #Management #Treatment ... #StageC #Cardiology
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Reduced Ejection Fraction ... endomyocardial biopsy Pharmacology ... Inhibitors and ARBs ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #pharmacology #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
10-33% develop MS ... extensors of the arms ... Predictive of MS ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... management #neurology #differential