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Bipolar Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Disruption of emotional homeostasis
 • Oscillation between mood states
Oscillation between mood states ... maintain this state ... Pathophysiology #Signs
The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
The Chvostek sign ... is a clinical sign ... hypocalcemia, this sign ... the alkalotic state ... #Chvostek #Signs
Sarcoidosis
Stage 1 - Bilateral LAD without involvement of lung parenchyma
Stage 2 - Bilateral LAD with involvement
Sarcoidosis Stage ... lung parenchyma Stage ... lung parenchyma Stage ... involvement without LAD Stage ... Stages #Staging #Signs
Pericarditis on EKG
Stage 1 - Widespread ST elevation (<5mm) and PR depression; In aVR: ST depression
Pericarditis on EKG Stage ... PR elevation Stage ... Normalization Stage ... wave inversions Stage ... Normalization Spodick's sign
Note there is ST depression in aVR, a true sign of Left Main occlusion.  Many
in aVR, a true sign ... Many authors state ... is a good ECG sign
Landolfi’s Sign on Physical Exam

A 73-year-old man presented with shortness of breath. On ocular exam, pupil
Landolfi’s Sign ... as Landolfi’s sign ... regurgitation, Landolfi’s Sign ... in this disease state ... #Landolfis #Sign
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
– symptoms and signs ... ), Sweating Signs ... Lid lag and stare ... Hyperthyroidism #Symptoms #Signs
Kussmaul's sign - JVP

This patient has Kussmaul's sign, an increase in apparent JVP/CVP with inspiration. While
Kussmaul's sign ... has Kussmaul's sign ... often with other states ... #Kussmauls #Sign
Lyme Disease: Early and Late Clinical manifestations
Stage 1. Localized
 • EM appears 7-14 days at the
manifestations Stage ... rare and mild Stage ... Disease #diagnosis #signs
Clinical manifestations of acute liver failure 

Brain: 
Hepatic encephalopathy,  
Cerebral edema,  
Intracranial hypertension,
High output state ... liver #failure #Signs