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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Guillain-Barré syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation ... #Differential
Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
diagnostic evaluation ... or central in etiology ... or central TiTrATE ... into one of three clinical ... #Differential #
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperreflexia • Lead ... Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ... #Weakness #Neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
patients 24% always had ... vertigo and 67% had ... Syndrome usually ... #Peripheral #Central ... Vertigo #Causes #differential
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... lyme • Altered mental ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
approximately 5-10% of peripheral ... /hyperthermia) had ... Abnormal WBC count had ... septic shock, 33% had ... count on initial evaluation
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... lesions of the central ... Lesions Of The Peripheral ... electromyographic (EMG ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Clinical Manifestations ... • Testing anti-GAD ... : • Anti-GAD Ab ... elevated levels of GAD ... Management #treatment #neurology
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
attributable to central ... skull neoplasms (e.g ... MRI lesions and clinical ... #neurology #noninflammatory ... #differential #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #algorithm #management