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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
flare ups that cause ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Classification ... #Stages #Classes ... #NYHA #ACCAHA
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
four-component staging ... With treatment, ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Stages #Classes ... #NYHA #ACCAHA
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Neurological symptoms ... epilepticus Treatment ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... until cause identified
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
ingestion • B symptoms ... ) Classification ... lymph node biopsy (diagnostic ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... #classification
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Antimicrobial treatment ... altered mental status ... Demyelinating disease caused ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... : • Triad of symptoms ... #treatment #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Bactrim, PCN G-K), K-sparing ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... #potassium #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... caused by Ca2+ ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... Bilateral signs and/or symptoms ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology