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Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Differential Diagnosis ... Conjunctiva/Uvea: • Conjunctivitis ... #Vision #differential ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... (Cornelia NEJM ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Fever Patterns - Differential ... High spike and rapid ... Non-Infectious Causes ... • Rheumatoid arthritis ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Recurrent Falls Core ... fibrillation with rapid ... positive Romberg sign ... - Rheumatoid arthritis ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential