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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
Syncope - Findings, Signs ... and Symptoms by Classification ... - Reflex Syncope ... #Syncope #Differential ... #CriticalCare #Sign
Brissaud's Sign
Brissaud's Sign, a substitute for Babinski's sign, was published only 22 days after Babinski's famous
Brissaud's Sign ... Brissaud's Sign, ... represents a proximal component ... of the flexion reflex ... #Reflex #Neurology
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The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
published a four-component ... risk factors as a classification ... of the ACC/AHA Classification ... With treatment, ... show symptoms or signs
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
(parkinsonian signs ... - 25% genetic component ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... #Subtypes #Classification
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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constipation Differential ... wink test - reflex ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... Equina #syndrome #differential ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Hypochloremia #Differential ... Pathophysiology #Nephrology
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in Patients with Cancer 

Cancer Related 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Intravenous contrast 
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malignancies Treatment ... Cancer #Oncology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... - Symptomatic Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... conditions listed in differential ... diagnosis column Treatment ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology