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Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... as a physical sign ... Positive reflux= ... Hepatojugular #Reflux ... #AJR
Hoffmann's Reflex on Physical Exam
The Hoffmann's reflex itself involves loosely holding the middle finger and flicking
Hoffmann's Reflex ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... are not useful signs ... #Hoffmanns #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... as a Babinski sign ... #Babinski #Sign ... #Reflex #Plantar ... #PhysicalExam
Positive Hoffmann's sign (finger flexor reflex)

Flexion and adduction of the thumb and flexion of the index
Positive Hoffmann's ... sign (finger flexor ... reflex) Flexion ... #Hoffmanns #sign ... finger #flexor #reflex
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... reflex • Gag ... reflex • Cough ... reflex Pupils ... • Examine for signs
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
- Symptoms and Signs ... • Tendon Reflex ... Insomnia • Tremour ... Hyperthyroid #Symptoms #Signs ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs and Symptoms
 • Brain: Androgenization effects, Glucocorticoid effects,
Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs ... : Nodular hyperplasia ... density, Adult short ... Hydroxylase #Deficiency #Signs ... #Symptoms #diagnosis
Lazarus Reflex on Physical Exam

The Lazarus sign is a reflex movement observed in brain-dead or brainstem
Lazarus Reflex on ... The Lazarus sign ... is a reflex movement ... by a spinal reflex ... with the Lazarus sign
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
More Specific Signs ... abdominojugular, reflux ... Less Specific Signs ... Chest x-ray: signs ... acute HF → no signs
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
normal: - extra-ocular ... movements and globe position ... - pupillary reflex ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms