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Concussion - Acute Pathophysiology

#Concussion #Pathophysiology #neurology #signs #symptoms
Concussion - Acute ... Pathophysiology #Concussion ... neurology #signs #symptoms
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
events, prodromal symptoms ... , post-ictal confusion ... their associated symptoms
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Phosphate Physical Symptoms ... pain Psychiatric Symptoms ... Disorientation, Delirium, Confusion
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
2) Presence of symptoms ... (HA, nausea, confusion
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
vomiting, auditory symptoms ... Imbalance, neurologic symptoms ... • Cerebellar Contusion
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Grading
Grade I: Generally alert, but with sleep irregularities, Mild confusion, Mildly slowed speech,
irregularities, Mild confusion ... span, Moderate confusion ... arousable, Severe confusion ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Digoxin Toxicity Presentation - Signs and Symptoms
 • Visual disturbances (halos, color disturbances)
 • Weakness
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Presentation - Signs and Symptoms ... Anhedonia • Confusion ... toxicology #Signs #Symptoms
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Thinking/Remembering 
 • Difficulty thinking clearly 
 • Feeling slowed down 
 • Difficulty concentrating
Concussive #Syndrome #Concussion ... Neurology #Diagnosis #Symptoms
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CD4 Variable • Symptoms ... dysphasia, depression, confusion ... disorders • Symptoms ... : Confusion, lethargy ... : Delirium, confusion
Symptoms and Signs of Hypomagnesemia
Neuromuscular:
 - Tetany, Muscle weakness, Chvostek and Trousseau signs, Cerebellar (ataxia, nystagmus,
Symptoms and Signs ... nystagmus, vertigo), Confusion ... Hypomagnesemia #magnesium #Symptoms