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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... that’s called “clinical ... Hussain Ch @Hussainch ... #PhysicalExam #JVP ... #Cardiology #Neck
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... ' disease is suspected ... psychosis - CHF ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment
Lyme Disease - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lyme Disease Epidemiology:
- Spirochete
- Reservoir: small mammals & birds
- Transmitted
and Management ... Clinical Progression ... Headache/stiff neck ... Treatment: 1. ... #treatment
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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IgG4-Related Disease ... Clinical history ... Systemic (head and neck ... IgG4 #Related #Disease ... #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
HIV-AIDS Preventing Clinical ... Note: Treatment ... and preventing clinical ... #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Neck: “dropping ... Serologic and EMG ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Na delivery): CHF ... bradycardia → sine wave ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg ... hypertonic Amp IVP
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
auscultation, JVD ... ECG is vital while ... differential #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #pharmacology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
by 24 hours or longer ... Shock, Autoimmune disease ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management