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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
cell arteritis (GCA ... Definition: acute ... ischemic disorder ... Doppler US : halo sign ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
An acute polyneuropathy (disorder Of the peripheral nervous System).
Symptoms are Often symmetrical and progress Over
Guillain-Barre Syndrome An acute ... polyneuropathy (disorder ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Infiltrative disorders ... Hyperphosphatemia, Acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #calcium
Mesenteric Ischemia - Differential Diagnostic Schema
Chronic: ASCVD, Venous, Vasculitides 5% (PAN, [E]GPA, IgA, MPA)
Acute
 - Venous
Vasculitides 5% (PAN, [E]GPA ... , IgA, MPA) Acute ... Thrombus, 1° clotting disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Bradykinetic Movement Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Meningeal signs ... Systemic symptoms and signs ... arteritis • Acute ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... - AKI Workup Algorithm ... clinical context and signs ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... : Steroids and NSAIDs ... aspiration and acute
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
• Lhermitte’s sign ... impairment, Mood disorder ... Signs and symptoms ... symptoms) • Acute ... diagnosis #management #neurology
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
sensory symptoms or signs ... nervous system signs ... encephalitis spectrum disorders ... hexacarbon abuse • Acute ... diagnosis #criteria #neurology