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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
syndromes such as ... resonance imaging [MRI ... stimulation Clinical ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
combination of the clinical ... MRI: Brain, cervical ... conditions listed in differential ... #neurology #diagnosis ... #management
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
), LV Failure (MI ... Valves (wide open MR ... Outflow Obstruction (HOCM ... , critical AS), ... #diagnosis #differential
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... Autoimmune (SLE/APLS ... heart valves • MRI ... often seen • MRI ... #Endocarditis #comparison
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... • Bilateral signs ... : - Multiple sclerosis ... #management #neurology ... #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... edema visualized as ... Reversible course Differential ... #management #neurology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... defibrillator as ... support for patients clinically
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Diagnosis Framework ... , particularly scleritis ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... oligoclonal bands • MRI