4 results
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... • Other rare causes ... decr eiection fraction ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ileostomy - NGT suction ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... : • Muscle weakness ... #Pathophysiology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
has good renal function ... 3) Follow the anion ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... fruity odor) • Weakness ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... positive Romberg sign ... : Focal weakness ... limited range of motion ... fear of falling, functional