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Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Diagnosis - Based ... resonance imaging [MRI ... criteria for MS ... Treatment: • ... #neurology #treatment
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
can be seen on EKG ... First line treatment ... #Pericarditis #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
fasciculations Common Symptoms ... : months - Criteria ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... MRI: Brain, cervical ... column Treatment
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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spine L1-L5 Symptoms ... so-called ‘red flag’ symptoms ... Differential Diagnosis ... Imaging studies: • MRI ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Criteria: • Sensory ... Bilateral signs and/or symptoms ... suggestive of multiple sclerosis ... : - Multiple sclerosis ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Parosteal Lipoma - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Frontal radiograph displays a radiolucent soft-tissue mass with internal
adjacent cortical sclerosis ... metatarsal with sclerosis ... • No treatment ... or neuropathic symptoms ... #diagnosis #msk
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Influenza Checklist Diagnostic ... antigens - Nares PCR ... suspected Adiunctive treatments ... BID if <96hr of symptoms ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare