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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... criteria for MS ... Laboratory findings ... #treatment #MS
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG Findings ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... #management #neurology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... clinical symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... criteria should ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
skin injury) • Neurologic ... Positive pathergy test ... is a skin prick test ... Arthritis, AS Treatment ... #signs #symptoms
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
incomplete Kawasaki Disease ... Check for classic findings ... echo is positive, treatment ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
clinical examination finding ... the pathologic finding ... Presentation: - Disease ... column Treatment ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... 10 minutes of rest ... Criteria: • Underlying ... dilation - Positive findings ... #treatment #hepatology
Parkinsons plus syndromes have features of parkinsonism but they differ from parkinsons disease in having some
Parkinsons plus syndromes ... unresponsive to treatments ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... PSP #LewyBody #MSA ... #Algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
compression (MRI) and findings ... Criteria: • Sensory ... • Bilateral signs ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #management #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management