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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
and LMN signs in ... and LMN signs to ... and LMN signs on ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... conditions listed in differential
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Venous Pressure (JVP ... Trough - 'CV' Fusion ... of Lancisi Sign ... @saipeeps #JVP ... diagnosis #cardiology #physicalexam
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
when there is flexion ... are not useful signs ... Hoffmanns #Reflex #Sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #neurology #UMN
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... Typically the JVP ... or increase in JVP ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology #differential
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... • Symptoms and signs ... : Areflexia UMN ... plantar response LMN ... diagnosis #neurology #differential
Lancisi's Sign (Tricuspid Regurgitation) in a patient with Atrial Fibrillation

If you went to med school before
Lancisi's Sign ( ... rhythm and name the lesion ... #Lancisis #Sign ... Fibrillation #Neck #JVP ... #Video #AFib #PhysicalExam
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
excludes other differentials ... ’s called Frog sign ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Rossolimo's Reflex on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Rossolimo's sign is a clinical sign in which percussion
is a clinical sign ... an exaggerated flexion ... upper motor neuron lesion ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #neurology #UMN
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
which rules out CV fusion ... has Kussmaul's sign ... have elevated JVP ... #Giant #PHTN #JVP ... #Neck #PhysicalExam
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Space occupying lesions ... Gravis - Lack of UMN ... /LMN signs - Lack ... #Weakness #Differential