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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... thrombosis of short posterior ... altitudinal defect • Fundoscopy ... Doppler US : halo sign ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
GCA, SLE, GPA) - ... macula via the posterior ... edema caused by ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
- Differential Diagnosis ... : • Detachment ... degeneration • Diabetic ... angle-closure glaucoma • GCA ... ophthalmology #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Lung cancer • Renal ... Hypoparathyroidism - Type 1 diabetes ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... endocrinology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19
 • Neurologic: Headaches, Dizziness, Encephalopathy, Guillain-Barré, Ageusia, Myalgia, Anosmia, Stroke
 • Renal:
Anosmia, Stroke • Renal ... Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, Nausea ... Hyperglycemia, Diabetic ... Extrapulmonary #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
- Differential Diagnosis ... , anterior and posterior ... detachment • Central ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... Neurological symptoms ... Anterior circulation: MCA ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... , and possibly renal ... at the time of diagnosis ... nodules; anterior/posterior ... #Management #Signs
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... tract, and often causes ... and branches • GCA ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign
Symptoms and Signs of Hypokalemia
Cardiovascular
 - Hypertension
 - Orthostatic hypotension
 - Potentiation of digitalis toxicity
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Symptoms and Signs ... Rhabdomyolysis GI - Nausea ... distension - Ileus Renal ... - Nephrogenic diabetes ... #Signs #Diagnosis