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Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
, e.g., due to arrhythmias ... syncope (ruling out differential ... Further diagnostics should ... The treatment strategy ... cerebralhypoperfusion #arrhythmias
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... Differential Diagnosis ... shock and severe arrhythmias ... started, patients should ... management #cardiology #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... NMO-IgG (anti-AQP4) should ... , MOG-IgG test should ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... management #neurology #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
unclear, endothelial dysfunction ... Reversible course Differential ... count in the CSF should ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment
Anosmia Causes - Principal Etiologies of Olfactory Dysfunction
For olfactory disorders (and for most taste problems), the
Etiologies of Olfactory Dysfunction ... ), the history should ... Patients should ... improve after treatment ... disorders #Diagnosis #Differential
Dysgeusia Causes - Principal Categories of Gustatory Dysfunction
A large number of medications have been implicated in
Categories of Gustatory Dysfunction ... 12% of olfactory dysfunction ... medication, it should ... three months of treatment ... help #Diagnosis #Differential