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Note there is ST depression in aVR, a true sign of Left Main occlusion.  Many
in aVR, a true sign ... aVR is a good ECG ... sign of left main ... #Clinical #EM #IM ... #Cardiology #EKG
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Optica (NMO) - Clinical ... brainstem syndromes (e.g ... AQP4-lgG disease; e.g ... #neurology #symptoms ... #signs
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
x-ray and and ECG ... Michael Macias, EM ... Northwestern University #Clinical ... #EM #Radiology ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
conditions that cause ... seepage of blood from ... onset of other symptoms ... #cullensign #em ... #peritonitis #IM
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
separation of epidermis from ... dermis Clinical ... Signs/Symptoms/ ... phase: tense 1-3 cm ... feasible CMC IM
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... that’s called “clinical ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
antihypertensive agents from ... risk factors (eg ... hypertension (eg ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... hypertension (eg
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
foods derived from ... • Common Causes ... dietary intake (e.g ... organ ischemia (e.g ... e.g. leukemia
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Diagnosis = clinical ... not be subtle e.g ... E.g. 80 yo ESR cutoff ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... renal failure Clinical ... location but result from ... (e.g. incidental ... #Management #Signs