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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Erythematosus (SLE) Clinical ... autoantibodies that will cause ... prevention (statin for CVA ... #neurology #rheumatology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... medical and surgical management
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
are 2 additional components ... : targeted neurologic ... disposition, even if the cause ... CNS, Central nervous ... AVS #Posterior #CVA
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... only if no clear cause ... STOP offending medications ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate