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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Epidemiology: - Bimodal age ... proximal weakness, arms ... Diagnosis - ... Imaging - CT Chest ... #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
after age 50 years ... in men Diagnosis ... undergo chest CT ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... extensors of the arms ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... should be ordered ... #management #neurology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Age 4. ... determine if stress test ... change CV risk Chest ... and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis