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Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Clinical Findings Risk ... Apolipoprotein E4 allele Risk ... chromosome 21) Signs ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia #pathophysiology ... geriatrics #diagnosis #signs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology 
Excessive fear of one or more social situations
 • Safety
Disorder (SAD) - Pathophysiology ... negative self evaluations ... Unrealistic Standards of Performance ... flashes, headaches, nausea ... diagnosis #symptoms #signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... Severe injury/dysfunction ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @
Bulimia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: Some
CHARACTERISTICS Emotional Dysfunction ... states Cognitive Dysfunction ... Appearance over-evaluation ... BulimiaNervosa #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs