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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse ... cause of AVS and ... negative (normal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... without Sensory Changes ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... #Weakness #Neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... include a: • Neurologic ... Rinne Test: • Normal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #otology #otolaryngology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Causes include: ... • Absence of peripheral ... Negative for ischemic changes ... gastric contents • Head
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... older who have normal ... exam • TMJ • Head ... Pain #Otology #Otolaryngology ... #differential #diagnosis
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Non-contrast CT (NCCT) head ... • +/- loop v Holter ... Other: • CBC, coags ... stroke #workup #diagnosis ... #checklist #neurology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis ... infectious disease caused ... PCR + 20-90%, normal ... Thin and thick peripheral ... 90-120 days • Pediatric
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
• Varicella-zoster ... • Cough • Changes ... Mildly decreased/Normal ... <40 mg/dL • Normal ... #neurology #meningitis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... compounds, alcohol, lead ... blood cells appear normal ... cells have DNA changes ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... cases, not associated ... hypertension; some normal ... mental status changes ... vasodilatory effect of peripheral