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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... Definition: acute ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Acute Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Fever, No Tachypnea
 - Normal Chest Auscultation
Causes of Acute ... Bronchitis - No URTI Symptoms ... Shows Diffuse Changes ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
without reciprocal changes ... First line treatment ... #Acute #Pericarditis ... #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... headaches, vision changes ... Treatment of GCA ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Inflammatory Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Monoarticular
 • Gout (Podagra, Tophi)
 • Pseudogout
 • Early
Psoriatic (Nail Changes ... polyangiitis (GPA ... Rheumatic Fever Acute ... Inflammatory #JointPain #MSK ... #Causes
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Inflammatory Disease: (i.e. GCA, SLE, GPA) ->
trucking" • Acute ... retinal edema caused ... pathophysiology #ophthalmology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... tinnitus, visual changes ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... -60y (hormonal changes ... and progressive Acute ... anterior/posterior MSK ... #Management #Signs
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Vision changes ... Neurological symptoms ... : Acute onset 2 ... signal changes ... • Treatment of
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis ... caucasian • Symptoms ... orbital pain, (Sub)acute ... Unilateral • Signs ... #rheumatology #ophthalmology