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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Involves large and medium ... systemic sx + signs ... the “Chewing gum test ... Start steroids if concern ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Dehydration - Loss of sodium ... conditions - Neurogenic ... heat illness → Hypernatremia ... → Syncope • Signs ... encephalopathy) 2.
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Comatose Patient 1. ... safe to stop 2. ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Diagnostic Tests ... • Anti-TIF1 (cancer-associated ... • Nonerosive arthritis ... esophagus upper 2/ ... statins - probably caused