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Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... ) estimated by gradient ... thrombocytopenia, hepatic encephalopathy ... and hepatorenal syndrome ... • Cirrhosis/acute
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... LizzieAbyMD #Hepatic #Encephalopathy ... #Grading #Classification
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy ... , ADEM, Acute toxic ... the underlying cause ... - Lower the diastolic ... with AEDs until cause
Grading System for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
 • Grade 0 - Asymptomatic - Radiographic superior vena
Grading System for ... Superior Vena Cava Syndrome ... visual disturbances caused ... precipitating factors, hypotension ... SVC #diagnosis #grading
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
Manifestations Causes ... rice/processed grains ... • Wernicke's Encephalopathy ... - Acute neurological ... Findings: • Acute