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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. ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... hepatitis and lactic acidosis ... restored to esophagus Clinical ... : - Treatment of ... Necrosis #diagnosis #management
Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
1) 100 ml bolus of 3% NaCl over 10 min.
May repeat until ... clinical response ... Monitor urine output ... for signs of a ... #management #protocol
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Or brainstem syndromes ... Radiographic findings ... Laboratory findings ... stimulation Clinical ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
perfusion - shock->treatments ... or diagnostic tests ... before beginning treatment ... - Low cardiac output ... - Compartment syndrome
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and low urine output ... Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... Should be performed ... 10 minutes of rest ... dilation - Positive findings
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... compression (MRI) and findings ... • Bilateral signs ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Sjogren's Syndrome Overview

Epidemiology:
• F > M: 9:1
• 5-6th Decades (can be any age)

Autoimmune exocrinopathy multisystemic disease
salivary ducts Clinical ... renal tubular acidosis ... phenomenon (16%) MSK ... Adenocarcinoma Treatment ... Rheumatology #Diagnosis #Management