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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Diagnosis - ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... #Gravis #diagnosis
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
50 years in men Diagnosis ... likely to cause ... usually • Starts ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... #Gravis #diagnosis
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
including restrictive lung ... should alert you ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Occasional sighs ... Abnormalities #Abnormal #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Long symptom-free ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... Syndrome usually ... varying neurologic signs ... #differential #diagnosis