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Sydenham Chorea on Physical Exam

Milkmaid's grip sign seen with hand gripping.

#Milkmaids #Sydenham #Chorea #PhysicalExam #milking #sign
Sydenham Chorea ... Physical Exam Milkmaid's ... #Milkmaids #Sydenham ... #PhysicalExam #milking
Ivermectin. Old anti-parasitic agent making a comeback with recent headlines from in-vitro study that showed antiviral
anti-parasitic agent making ... #Pharmacology #Treatment ... Virus #Antiviral #Management
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... corrects with a mixing ... Chronic Management ... by a hemophilia treatment ... #treatment #hematology
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
kayaking, trail biking ... microbiology #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
Post-TAVR Suicide Left Ventricle
Pre-TAVR: High afterload from aortic stenosis leads to compensatory left ventricular hypertrophy and
+ ↑ Diastolic Filling ... Ventricle #diagnosis #management ... pathophysiology #cardiology #treatment
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Fatigue, Difficulty walking ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
difficulty with walking ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
further workup and treatment ... free of charge), making ... #Diagnosis #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
than sensitive making ... & Dry) is the treatment ... & Dry” is the treatment ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... shared decision-making ... Joint #Infection #treatment ... #Debridement #Management