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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Posterior Reversible ... Encephalopathy ... Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #Management #Neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy ... may precede the neurologic ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... #Reversible #Encephalopathy
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Meningitis, Myelopathy, Encephalopathy ... inflammation, leading ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... other causes of neurologic ... Infection, GI bleeding ... Initiate empiric treatment ... LizzieAbyMD #Hepatic #Encephalopathy
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... May help prevent bleeding ... risk of hepatic encephalopathy ... 7748083) - Stops bleeding ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
disorder such as achalasia ... • Muscular or neurologic ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... for palliative treatment ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Classic HIV Encephalopathy ... white matter and posterior ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
secondary causes leading ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology