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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Associated with: ... crises”. ... Gravis Treatment ... Crises - Severe ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
neuromuscular junction associated ... More likely to cause ... thymoma, a tumor associated ... glucocorticoids - can cause ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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: CKD, ESRD • CV ... Resp/Heme: CHF, valves ... NMJ disorder (Myasthenia ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
And BMP Normal Values ... O Oxoprolin (associated ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... weakness (GBS, Myasthenia ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... for malignancy-associated ... Dialysis with low Ca ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... #algorithm #management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
fluctuations PRES-Associated ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... Demonstration of an ET-associated ... hemoproliferative disorder associated ... • Treatment algorithms ... patients with no CV