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Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
50 years in men Diagnosis ... • All patients ... be performed in all ... within 3 years of diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Presentation: Fever ... ulcerated • MSK ... Late latent >1 year ... Syphilis #stages #diagnosis ... #management #Treatment
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Then, ask 3 questions ... include vaptans (HF/liver ... #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... circulation: MCA ACA ... elevated protein level ... persistent altered level ... #management #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
cases/100,000 per year ... complete paralysis of all ... Guillain-Barre Diagnosis ... #management #treatment ... #neurology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment ... elevates the stress level ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
level of myelitis ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... defined sensory level ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
and Management ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... 2 attacks in a year ... • Serum urate level ... #management #treatment
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
Foster Maneuver (half somersault maneuver) for Treatment of BPPV
Some patient find this maneuver more easier with
maneuver) for Treatment ... your head so it's level ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... clinical #video #physicalexam ... #management