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In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
Below one can see ... With treatment, ... structural heart disease ... or signs of heart ... #Classes #NYHA
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... prevent permanent damage ... suspected, immediate MRI ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK ... #signs
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Insufficiency Addison's Disease ... - Damage of the ... the skin might be ... #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
Pott's Disease in ... extrapulmonary cases ... Diagnosis: - MRI ... visualize soft tissue damage ... - CXR should be
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
Non-inflammatory Causes ... conjunction with symptoms ... diagnosis and treatment ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... consistent with MS
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... inflammation and tissue damage ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
evaluation should be ... of end-organ damage ... Stage 2 hypertension ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Renal parenchymal disease
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
mellitus, thyroid disease ... a stroke that caused ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #stages ... #staging #msk
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter (Graves' disease ... proptosis), unblinking stare ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
caucasian • Symptoms ... Unilateral • Signs ... R-G or B-Y • MRI ... - Typical MS-like ... other auto-immune diseases