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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
can be asymmetric ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Comparison
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia #diagnosis ... #comparison #treatment
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
VERTIGO • Onset: Gradual ... with vascular causes ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... can only be confirmed ... in up to 30% of cases ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
N Neurological signs ... (seizure, confusion ... , focal signs) ... Primary #Secondary #Comparison ... #Neurology #Diagnosis
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
mental status/seizures ... of muscarinic Ach ... pharmacogenetic disease caused ... Hyperthermic #Toxidromes #comparison ... #table #diagnosis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
following areas can ... positive Romberg sign ... - Stroke - Seizure ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics