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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 ... Easily titratable IV ... #Management #Neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Encephalopathy ... white matter and posterior ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... Meningitis, Myelopathy, Encephalopathy ... inflammation, leading ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
such as achalasia ... • Muscular or neurologic ... disorders, most ... → EGD Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... Suspect in movement disorders ... status, and focal neurologic ... rapidly progressive encephalopathy ... encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Hepatic Encephalopathy ... other causes of neurologic ... Infection, GI bleeding ... supplementation, IV ... LizzieAbyMD #Hepatic #Encephalopathy
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... esophageal motility disorders ... secondary causes leading ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Association class IV ... roentgenography • Bleeding ... with specific bleeding ... disorders Vasopressin ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment