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Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
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) - Pathophysiology ... and SAH BP target ... = dilated BV = raises ... #Pathophysiology ... #neurology #neurosurgery
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... than females Guillain-Barre ... Pathophysiology ... management #treatment #neurology
Stroke Etiologies
Hemorrhagic (IPH, SAH)
Ischemic
 - Large Vessel Atherosclerosis
 - Cardioembolic: Atrial fib, prosthetic valves, LV aneurysm,
Hemorrhagic (IPH ... , SAH) Ischemic ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Stroke #causes ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Antiarrhythmics ... current) causing ↓SA ... accpcardprn #Antiarrhythmics ... Classification #Classes ... #pathophysiology
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... the underlying pathophysiology ... intensive care unit (ICU ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #GBS #Guillain
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics ... current) causing ↓SA ... @accpcardprn #Antiarrhythmics ... Classification #Classes ... #pathophysiology
Causes Abnormal Urine Color - Differential Diagnosis
Turbid White Urine (Albinuria):
 • Chyluria, Filariasis, Schistosomiasis, Malignancy, Phosphaturia,
Causes Abnormal ... Mercury • Purine-rich ... • Purple Urine Bag ... Syndrome - UTI caused ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... Vestibulo-ocular reflex • Gag ... • If ok with ICU ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
LAD
IWMI
LAHB
RAD
[PHB
RVH
Lateral wall infarct
Lead reversal
Dextrocardia
Wide ORS
RBBB - terminal delay
[BBB
IVED
WPW = delta wave
Hyperkalemia
Type l antiarrhythmic drugs
Pacemaker
ST elevation
Early repolarization
Hyperkalemia Type l antiarrhythmic ... Ischemia Dig effect IVH ... hypertrophy Sinus pause ... Sinus arrest SA
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Pathophysiology: ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Norepinephrine (ICU ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology