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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
When tonic—clonic ... - Myoclonic Atonic ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Comparison
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... extremities), myoclonus ... diagnosis - History ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... on histologic exam ... high index of clinical ... is required for diagnosis ... #Endocarditis #comparison
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
combination of the clinical ... cellular function Clinical ... Jaw Jerk reflex, Clonus ... Exam: clinical evidence ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... movements (i.e. myoclonic ... for presence of clonus ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology