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Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
The approach uses ... Timing of the symptom ... provoke the symptom ... into one of three clinical ... #Algorithm #Differential
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... (seizure, dizziness ... Ask about precipitating ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo ... Algorithm Presyncope ... may be triggered ... Associated with nausea ... #dizzy #differential
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... high WBC count cause ... - Neuro: AMS, dizziness ... into serum • Triggers ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Diagnosis Algorithm ... pattern of spread, B symptoms ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... = nonspecific (nausea ... infiltration) Differential ... Maternal Support - Critical
Panic Disorder: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Social Factors
 • Parenting and infant attachment
 • Childhood illness/abuse
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Pathogenesis and clinical ... of external cue/trigger ... sweating, trembling, nausea ... alkalosis • Dizziness ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Transverse Myelitis - Clinical ... Bilateral signs and/or symptoms ... • Infectious causes ... management #neurology #differential
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Clinical Presentation ... Common Signs and Symptoms ... Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
Diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
In research, MCS is defined based on the following:20
1. It is chronic
Symptoms are triggered ... asthma (59%) • Nausea ... /GI (55%) • Dizziness ... module_mcs_patient.pdf #clinical ... #Diagnosis #Differential