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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) ... Easily titratable IV ... #Syndrome #Treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy ... Syndrome (PRES) ... , ADEM, Acute toxic ... epilepticus Treatment ... #Encephalopathy
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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Syndrome Acute ... Retroviral Syndrome ... Fever (75%) • Encephalopathy ... antibody test) Treatment ... #Syndrome #HIV
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... Meningitis, Myelopathy, Encephalopathy ... Cerebrovascular Disease, PRES ... inflammation, leading ... Puncture, EEG Treatment
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 ... The clinical syndrome ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
hepatitis serologies, HCV ... hepatitis serologies, HCV ... INR > 1.5 • Encephalopathy ... RBC (hemolysis, bleeding ... • Gilbert's syndrome
Evidence for Treatment of Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
 • Octreotide (PMID: 11870374) - Endoscopic banding +
Evidence for Treatment ... of Acute Esophageal ... ) - No role in acute ... risk of hepatic encephalopathy ... ebm #evidence #gastroenterology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Torsemide) • Acute ... hyperaldosteronism • Acute ... Association class IV ... with specific bleeding ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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Cauda Equina Syndrome ... spine • MCC- acute ... cord infarct • HIV ... perineum, and posterior ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal Syndrome ... bactrim or FQ B - Bleeding ... - Ppx (non-bleeding ... E - Hepatic Encephalopathy ... Diagnosis #Hepatology #Gastroenterology