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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... first step in immunologic ... #diagnosis #management
Pathergy Summary Overview

What is pathergy?
Pathergy is an exaggerated skin injury occurring after minor trauma such as
• Multiple pricks ... Ulceration • Pathergy testing ... #Pathergy #diagnosis ... #differential # ... allergy #immunology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Sanguinis, Mitis, Oralis ... • Petechiae Immunologic ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... #management #cardiology