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Dysphagia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Structural
 • Tumors
 • Zenker's Diverticulum
 • Foreign Bodv
Neuromuscular Toxic/Metabolic
 • Myasthenia
Intermittent Symptoms ... • Esophageal Spasm ... Progressive Symptoms ... Intermittent Symptoms ... • Reflux Stricture
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
stiffness, rigidity, spasm ... emotional upset • Spasms ... death - diaphragm spasm ... of superimposed spasms ... #treatment #neurology
Hemifacial Spasm on Physical Exam

Treatment: Botulinum toxin injection

#Hemifacial #Spasm #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #neurology
Hemifacial Spasm ... Physical Exam Treatment ... #Hemifacial #Spasm ... clinical #video #neurology
Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Diagnosis and Management ... Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Extraesophageal Symptoms ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... #Treatment #Algorithm
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
Pathophysiology: • Diffuse spasm ... may precipitate spasm ... tests in cath lab Treatment ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Left Abducens Spasm on Physical Exam

A 50 yr male with left facial spasm and diplopia, with
Left Abducens Spasm ... with left facial spasm ... left abducens spasm ... #Abducens #Spasm ... #neurology #video
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Esophageal Spasm ... • Trauma - Neurologic
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... hearing loss, spasm ... Imaging (if atypical symptoms ... Palsy #Diagnosis #Management ... #Treatment #Neurology
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
of the lids • Symptoms ... , swelling • Treatment ... or Zeiss) • Symptoms ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management ... #Ophthalmology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Testing Ambulatory reflux ... of bed GERD Treatment ... Disease #diagnosis #management