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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
result is positive (abnormal ... and negative (normal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA
Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
examination is usually normal ... be found, such as ... loss present in dementia ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #neurology
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... reflex response ... test, also known as ... #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The VAN assessment (see table below) begins with a simple assessment of upper extremity weakness. If
The VAN assessment ... with a simple assessment ... is abnormal, the ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Stroke #CVA #Vision
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... /flaccid limbs vs ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
Prehension / Adult Palmar Grasp Reflex (Abnormal)
Notice friends that the patient always "tries to grab" my
like something "normal ... can be present normally ... more "detailed" assessment ... #Adult #Neurology ... #PhysicalExam #
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
- Differential Diagnosis ... often- Sensory ataxia ... Blood Supply: - AVM ... reflexes: Areflexia ... #neurology #differential
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... presentation is known as ... the hospital, diagnosed ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology