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Flapping Tremor (Asterixis) on Physical Exam

Dr. Bruno Farnetano @bruno.farnetano

#Flapping #Tremor #Asterixis #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #neurology #hands
Flapping Tremor ... #Tremor #Asterixis ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #neurology #hands
Asterixis (flapping tremor) in uremia on Physical Exam
Asterixis (flapping tremor) in a patient with AKI, azotemia
Asterixis (flapping ... (flapping tremor ... #tremor #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #uremia ... #clinical #video
Flapping tremors of Asterixis

DDx
- Decompensated cirrhosis or acute liver failure.
- Renal failure /azotemia.
- Respiratory failure with
Flapping tremors ... of Asterixis ... barbiturates, etc ... hyperammonemia #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #diagnosis
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
bat’s wing” or flapping ... tremors Dr. ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... cirrhosis #flap #neurology
Asterixis - Flapping Tremor on Physical Examination

There is inability to maintain a position which can be
Asterixis - Flapping ... Co2 narcosis, etc ... #Flapping #Tremor ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... Diagnosis = clinical ... not be subtle e.g ... vision changes, etc ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology