6 results
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... the Elderly - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vestibular • Neuropathy ... Psychiatric • Stroke
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... with frequent falls ... - Strong Medicine ... #dizzy #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... conditions: • Stroke ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
Mechanisms of Pain
Mixed - Nociceptive/Neuropathic
Nociceptive - Tissue Damage
 - Visceral - (From organ/cavity lining) Poorly localized,
Neuroma • Neuropathy ... Limb • Post-stroke ... Pain #Mechanisms #Neurology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... nervous system (stroke ... Diabetic nephropathy ... #Algorithm #differential ... nephrotic #syndrome #nephrology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls ... contribute to falls ... - Peripheral neuropathy ... #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology