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Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Resp/Heme: CHF, valves ... stroke, tumor), LMN ... NMJ disorder (Myasthenia ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
nerve pathology - Generalized ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... aspiration and acute ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
age 50 years in men ... likely to cause ... ocular and mild generalized ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Muscle weakness (generalized ... Impairment: • Acute ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... - Lack of UMN/LMN ... signs - Lack