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HINTS Exam - Abnormal Test of Skew (Abnormal Vertical Skew)

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this
Test of Skew (Abnormal ... cause of vertigo ... #Test #HINTS #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #Vertigo ... #Central
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS ... VestibularSyndrome #Posterior #CVA ... #Testing #HIT #HINTS
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
components: targeted neurologic ... disposition, even if the cause ... CNS, Central nervous ... of Skew. ... #Posterior #CVA
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Proves cause-effect ... Case Control ( ... / √n Positive skew ... Biostatistics #formulas #calculations ... #diagnosis
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
- Differential Diagnosis ... of breath • Neurologic ... Superior Vena Cava ... • Dyspnea at rest ... #differential #diagnosis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate ... or 1g CaCl- (central