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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... that’s called “clinical ... #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... Typically the JVP ... sucks in" blood from ... or increase in JVP ... #physicalexam #
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 ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
association • M > F Clinical ... Behcet syndrome (Clinical ... Behcet disease) Differential ... inhibitors • Uveitis- Ophthalmology ... #management #signs
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... which results from ... of the lacrimal sac ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
structure." • The IGHL sags ... Differential diagnosis ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... #mri #clinical ... #Radiology #diagnosis
Ulcerative Blastomycosis Skin Lesion
57 asymptomatic M from Indiana nonpruritic, painless, progressive skin lesion lower back x
asymptomatic M from ... Diagnosis? ... organ involvement, Ag ... heaped up borders); differential ... #dermatology #clinical
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis ... life-threatening Differential ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign
Photophobia and Headache - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Why?
• The coexistence of photophobia and headache suggests the potential
and Headache - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... photophobia could result from ... meningeal irritation signs ... #diagnosis #ophthalmology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... auscultation, JVD ... usually results from ... #diagnosis #differential