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Paraproteinemias

Entities That Can Feature A Monoclonal Protein/M Component:
• MM
• WM
• MGUS
• MGCS
• MGRS
• Splenic Marginal Zone
Hyperviscosity syndrome • CVST ... Scleromyxedema (CNS ... +GI+CVS+joints) ... • Amyloidosis (CVS ... retinal, DVT, CVST
Magnesium Deficiency and Alcoholism

Risks associated with Mg deficiency in alcoholism:
 • Affects protein synthesis. energy production,
atherosclerotic CVS ... cardiomyopathy, sarcopenia, CVA
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Vomiting Syndrome (CVS ... Topiramate and CoQ10 #CVS
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria for CVS in Adults ("Rome IV Criteria")
 • Stereotypical episodes of
Diagnostic Criteria for CVS
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
peripheral cause of AVS ... central cause of AVS ... patients with an AVS ... PhysicalExam #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA
Central Venous Catheter site selection - Clinical Decision Aid
IJ vs Subclavian vs Supraclavicular vs Femoral by
Decision Aid IJ vs ... Subclavian vs Supraclavicular ... vs Femoral by ease ... Venous #Catheters #CVC
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
CNS Ring-Enhancing ... Immunocompromised vs ... + toxo IgG • CNS ... 30% present w/ CNS ... @AnnKumfer #CNS
Inherited Colorectal Cancer (CRS) Syndromes
Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes:
 • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Attenuated FAP (AFAP), MUTYH
Colorectal Cancer (CRS ... Cowden Syndrome (CS ... Colorectal #Cancer #CRS
Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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Location - Anterior vs ... Strokes #Syndromes #CVA
Selected Clinical Trials of SGLT2 inhibitors in CVD and CKD
EMPA-REG OUTCOME - Empagliflozin lowered CV events
inhibitors in CVD ... Empagliflozin lowered CV ... Canagliflozin lowered CV ... Dapagliflozin lowered CV ... visualabstract #table #CVD