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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
Generalized Seizures ... Generalized seizures ... hyperglycemia, hyponatremia ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs
Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
Effects of Strokes ... Territory #Symptoms #Signs ... #Localization #Effects ... #Neurology #Diagnosis ... #Table #Territories
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Table

 • Step 1: Correct for hyperglycemia. Corrected Na = [(glucose - 100)/
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Table ... MatthewHoMD #Hyponatremia ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Table #nephrology
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hyperglycemia, Hyponatremia ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Causes #neurology
Causes of Secondary / Provoked Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Febrile
Infection
 • Sepsis
 • Encephalitis
 • Meningitis
Metabolic
Secondary / Provoked Seizures ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hypocalcemia • Hyponatremia ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
Mechanism and Side-effect ... anticholinergic effect ... -> Withdrawal seizure ... , asthenia • Neurologic ... vomiting, diarrhea, hyponatremia
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Differential Diagnosis ... Imbalances: • Hyponatremia ... Hypoglycemia • Hyponatremia ... • Medication Effects ... #Neurology #Geriatrics
Cirrhosis - Illustrated signs and symptoms:
Integumentary, neurologic, gastrointestinal, portal hypertension effects, hematologic, renal, metabolic, cardiovascular, reproductive

#Diagnosis
- Illustrated signs ... Integumentary, neurologic ... portal hypertension effects ... reproductive #Diagnosis ... #Cirrhosis #Signs
Nerve agent exposure is a generalized whole-body exposure. Similar to organophosphates, symptoms and signs result from
, symptoms and signs ... Acetylcholine exerts its effects ... than muscarinic effects ... #Diagnosis #Toxicology ... SignsSymptoms #Table
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... and Treatment Hyponatremia ... of symptomatic (seizures ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Treatment #management #nephrology