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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... Sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid ... dystrophy - Brain stem ... Labs: - AchR antibodies ... #management #neurology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... titer, ACE level ... (to support a diagnosis ... ANA and RF (if clinical ... #diagnosis #testing
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
 •
Related Disease Clinical ... specific laboratory tests ... antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid ... #management #phenotypes ... #workup #treatment
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
antimicrobials, clinical ... BCNIE Diagnostic ... antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid ... special stains (e.g ... #differential #workup
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
effusion fluid or air ... • Diagnostic ... Plan definitive management ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #Intraoperative ... #Management #Workup
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... bone marrow or stem ... circulation: MCA ACA ... • EEG: With persistent ... #management #neurology