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STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... flare ups that cause ... #Management #Cardiology ... HeartFailure #Staging #Stages
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Altered mental status ... or urine culture ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
socioeconomic status ... diarrhea • Aseptic Meningitis ... manifestations • MAT microscopic ... microbiology #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
attention to volume status ... Measure urine osmolality ... Assess volume status ... include vaptans (HF ... #management #nephrology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... disorders, Aseptic Meningitis ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Secondary prevention (statin ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... altered mental status ... Tuberculous Meningitis ... Demyelinating disease caused ... Cryptococcal Meningitis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Altered mental status ... Altered mental status ... nonconvulsive status ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
parameters: perfusion status ... to be in ADHF starts ... altered mental status ... and low urine output ... #cardiology #treatment
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... lysis) ± Urine ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... #nephrology #K
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
basins, midwestern states ... (1%): Meningitis ... , urine, Skin tissue ... Treatment: ... Blastomycosis #diagnosis #management