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Orbicularis Reflex in an Alzheimer's Patient on Physical Exam

Alzheimer's is a degenerative, progressive and irreversible disease.
time, and can cause ... One of the first ... be found, such as ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... clinical context ... cryoglobulins, hepatitis serology ... , HIV serology, ... #causes
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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: CKD, ESRD • CV ... Rhabdomyolysis, Critical ... Polyneuropathy, ALS ... #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Hypothyroidism on ... abolished tendon reflexes ... percussion by the reflex ... hammer, caused ... #video #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... nerve acts both as ... strike lightly on ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diagnosis based on ... repeat clinic visits ... : • Aortic coarctation
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... - Ascending Aorta ... Ischemic #Stroke #CVA ... #Neurology #Differential ... #Causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... horizontal movements; also ... place patient on ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Brissaud's Sign

If the patient did not have his toes ... is there a sign that can
the plantar skin reflex ... Brissaud's sign is also ... cutaneous stimulation on ... injury to the cortico-spinal ... #Neurology #clinical
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... The most common causes ... There was also high ... for retrobulbar optic ... ophthalmology #neurology