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Anterior Hypokinesis on POCUS Echocardiogram

A 69yo female with history of hypertension presents with 30min shortness of
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... = best management ... Confirmed to have LAD ... #clinical #cardiology ... WMA #Akinesis #LAD
Indications for Head CT before LP:
 • Age > 60
 • Immunocompromise (e.g., HIV)
 • History
Altered mental status ... defects If a patient had ... none of the above clinical ... characteristics, he or she had ... #Indications #neurology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Clinical Manifestations ... • Testing anti-GAD ... Syndrome: • Anti-GAD ... elevated levels of GAD ... #treatment #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... ECG is vital while ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... • EEG: With persistent ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... Check and maintain ABC ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Diagnosis and Management ... - Atypical Clinical ... symptoms): MRI+gad ... inflammatory cause) • EMG ... #Treatment #Neurology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... guidelines for CAD ... Enroll in HFpEF clinical ... trial #HFpEF #CAD ... #Management #Algorithm
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... over 5 min (need EKG ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... Treatment #Protocol #algorithm ... #neurology #management