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Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) is a rare but potentially serious adverse reaction that has been
Symptoms of VITT ... such as confusion ... The exact cause ... antibodies which cause ... thrombocytopenia #COVID #pathophysiology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
out of cells may cause ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... Abdominal pain, nausea ... ) • Weakness confusion ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology
Concussion - Acute Pathophysiology

#Concussion #Pathophysiology #neurology #signs #symptoms
Concussion - Acute ... Pathophysiology ... #Concussion #Pathophysiology ... neurology #signs #symptoms
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... Syncope • Signs/Symptoms ... Emotional instability, Confusion ... Hyperventilation, Dizziness, Nausea ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Thinking/Remembering 
 • Difficulty thinking clearly 
 • Feeling slowed down 
 • Difficulty concentrating
Post-Concussive ... Headache • Nausea ... asleep #Post #Concussive ... #Syndrome #Concussion ... Neurology #Diagnosis #Symptoms
Pediatric Concussions

Concussion is 
common after 
minor head 
Injuries 

Only 10% will 
report a loss of 
consciousness
Pediatric Concussions ... Concussion is ... movements may also cause ... concussion Concussion ... of iniury #Concussion
Dizziness - Central and Peripheral Causes - Differential Diagnosis
Central Causes:
 • Cerebrovascular:  vertebrobasilar, TIA, Wallenburg,
and Peripheral Causes ... Diagnosis Central Causes ... Trauma: cerebellar contusion ... • Labyrinthine concussion ... Central #Peripheral #Causes
Alcohol Withdrawal Summary

Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Cause, Course, Management 

#Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology #Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
Withdrawal Summary Pathophysiology ... , Symptoms, Cause ... Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology ... Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
syncope from other causes ... events, prodromal symptoms ... , post-ictal confusion ... Common causes of ... their associated symptoms
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Imbalance, neurologic symptoms ... • Cerebellar Contusion ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes