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Cushing's Reflex - Pathophysiology
HYPERTENSION with a reflex BRADYCARDIA
 → ↑ ICP 
 → ↓ CBF
 →
Cushing's Reflex ... - Pathophysiology ... HYPERTENSION with a reflex ... #Pathophysiology ... #neurology #nsg
Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
• Esophageal Spasm ... Scleroderma • Achalasia ... Progressive Symptoms • Reflux
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Corneal reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Person Syndrome Pathophysiology ... of superimposed spasms ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #neurology
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
Pathophysiology: ... • Diffuse spasm ... may precipitate spasm ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Esophageal Spasm ... • Trauma - Neurologic
Esophageal Dysphagia - History and Diagnosis Algorithm
Solids only - Probably Structural
 - Intermittent, Non-Progressive: Ring and/or
• Slow +/- reflux ... Regurgitation++: Achalasia ... Regurgitation+/-: Spasm
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... hearing loss, spasm ... delayed recovery Management ... Palsy #Diagnosis #Management ... #Treatment #Neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
bladder and rectal reflex ... Syndromes #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #orthopedics #neurology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
disorder such as achalasia ... Diffuse esophageal spasm ... • Muscular or neurologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management