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Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
Orbital Apex Syndrome ... acyclovir 10mg/kg ... Orbital Apex Syndrome ... condition can be ... #physicalexam #neurology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... initiation • Differential ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Serologic and EMG ... : - Bedside: ice ... failure - Can be ... diagnosis #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Immune response can be ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... intensive care unit (ICU ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Significance (ICUS ... platelets - might be ... blood count with differential ... factors (examples: G-CSF ... #diagnosis #hematology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... during Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... management #cardiology #treatment