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Krabbe Disease 

Check out this interesting case of Krabbe disease, a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Diagnosis was
Krabbe Disease ... case of Krabbe disease ... testing and expedite treatment ... failure, cerebellar ataxia ... MRI #Clinical #Radiology
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Alzheimer’s Disease ... Motor dysfunction: myoclonic ... incontinence, apraxia
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
to chronic lung disease ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Inflammatory bowel disease ... dental fixatives, Treatment ... of Wilson's disease ... Metabolic: Menkes disease ... Optic neuropathy, Ataxia
VA ECMO Unloading - LV Venting
Different LV Venting Strategies work through these basic mechanisms: ↓ Preload,
VA ECMO Unloading ... Unloading #LVVenting #cardiology ... management #ecmo #treatment
Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Algorithm for Treatment ... Thromboembolic Disease ... management #algorithm #cardiology ... #pulmonary #treatment
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

WPW is a congenital abnormality characterized by an abnormal accessory conduction pathway between the atria
pathway between the atria ... The definitive treatment ... WolffParkinsonWhite #WPW #Cardiology
Medical Management of Acute RV Failure
 • Evaluate and Treat Etiology of RV Failure [e.g. Acute
Concomitant Pericardial Disease ... rightventricular #cardiology ... #management #treatment
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Cerebrovascular Disease ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... prevention (statin for CVA ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Puberty Onset (BA = CA ... Puberty Onset (BA < CA ... • Cushing's Disease ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... Transplant Chronic Disease