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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... 95% of cases (Cornelia ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... the bilateral cortex ... light reflex • Corneal ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... • Examine for signs
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... Metastatic Follicular CA ... Glucocorticoids: Reduce ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... endocrinology #signs
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Electrolytes (including Ca ... Phos), CBC with differential ... glycopyrrolate to reduce ... monitoring (vital signs ... , clinical appearance
Renal Abscess on POCUS
Left flank pain. On ABX Day 5 for pyelo. She has hx of
Renal Abscess on POCUS ... within the renal cortex ... Differential would ... cyst, renal cell CA ... #clinical #ultrasound