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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
) Clinical Manifestations ... Movement disorders, Seizure ... Secondary prevention (statin ... #CNS #neurology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Indications for Head CT before LP:
 • Age > 60
 • Immunocompromise (e.g., HIV)
 • History
nervous system (CNS ... disease • Recent seizure ... Altered mental status ... none of the above clinical ... #Indications #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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should be based on clinical ... altered mental status ... complaints or seizures ... periventricular areas ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
and Elimination (see ... Optimize volume status ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Give D50 before ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology