22 results
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
general seizure caused ... causes include ... - Myoclonic Atonic ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison
Ataxic gait (Spino-cerebellar ataxia)

#Ataxic #gait disorders occur due to dysfunction of the #cerebellum, the part of
Ataxic gait (Spino-cerebellar ... ataxia) #Ataxic ... Typical causes of ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #Spinocerebellar
Unilateral Asterixis on Neurological Examination

Unilateral asterixis is almost always associated with a structural contralateral cerebral or
Unilateral Asterixis ... is metabolic/toxic ... In this case, this ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Cold Urticaria
Prevalence - 0.05% in the population
Disease onset - Mostly 2nd to 4th decades of life
Causes
decades of life Causes ... and clinical associations ... fever, fatigue, Nausea ... Comorbidity - Atopic ... #rheumatology #comparison
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Differential #Causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... heart failure, neurologic ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic ... Neurologic disorders
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Resistance, Main Uses ... Internet Book of Critical ... Properties #Table #Pharmacology ... Effect #Management #Comparison
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Giant cell arteritis ... ) Giant cell arteritis ... with systemic, neurologic ... Diagnosis = clinical ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases
Unilateral Asterixis on Neurological Examination

This patient presented for 3 days of sudden repetitive left hand weakness/dropping
Unilateral Asterixis ... Caused by Stroke ... #Unilateral #Asterixis ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Physical Exam A tonic ... Caused commonly ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #posture