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A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
normal plantar reflex ... A positive test, ... as a Babinski sign ... PhysicalExam #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Abdominojugular (Hepatojugular) Reflux

Described by Pasteur in 1885 as a physical sign of TR. Still useful for
Hepatojugular) Reflux ... as a physical sign ... Still useful for diagnosis ... Positive reflux= ... #VolumeStatus #Cardiology
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Neurochemical abnormalities
 • Hyper-vigilance
 • Emotional hyper-arousal
 • Exaggerated startle reflex
 • Anxiety
• Exaggerated startle ... reflex • Anxiety ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #psychiatry
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Pathophysiology ... fluid-filled lesions may start ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... Color #Targetoid #Algorithm
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Definition: • Coma: a state ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cardiovascular ... Infarction • Stable ... Gastro-Esophageal Reflux ... • Trauma - Neurologic
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... hydronephrosis on U/S) • Reflux ... Interstitial (Sterile ... #Algorithm #Causes
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
bladder and rectal reflex ... Injury #Syndromes #diagnosis ... #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms ... #orthopedics #neurology
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
movements and globe position ... - pupillary reflex ... Periorbital #Cellulitis #pathophysiology ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
venous pressure, positive ... abdominojugular, reflux ... un lymphatic Diagnostic ... #heartfailure #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology