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Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
 •
Diplopia - Double ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dislocation • Functional ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
diffuse goiter (Graves ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... orbital edema, diplopia ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function ... Dysfunction #Grading #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria ... #Table #Assessment
Causes of Hypotonic Infant (Floppy Newborn) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Nervous System - Decreased LOC, Axial
Causes of Hypotonic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... Transient Myasthenia Gravis ... #Causes #Peds #
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
neuromuscular junction ... blocks receptor function ... - 50%: Ptosis, diplopia ... muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Myasthenia Crises
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... #Causes
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Alteration in brain function ... neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... Criteria: • Grade ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification
Intraabdominal hypertension is defined as elevated pressure without overt organ failure (table below).  Among critically
organ failure (table ... hypertension doesn't cause ... failure, it may cause ... Hypertension #IAH #Grades ... #Classification
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table