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Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO ... desaturation, Scotoma, Ocular ... Comorbid autoimmune disorders ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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Hypertensive Disorders ... And Proteinuria (e.g ... patients • HELLP: Syndrome ... of hemolysis, elevated ... #obstetrics #cardiology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and no ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... most pts have HTN ... Neurologic disorders
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... Electrolyte Disorders ... segment becomes elevated ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #ecg #ekg #electrocardiogram
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Abdominal pain • HTN ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... polyangiitis • No