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Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
Kussmaul's Sign ... heart failure syndrome ... The Kussmaul sign ... #Kussmauls #Sign ... #PhysicalExam #
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... of Myasthenia Gravis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Curtain Sign in Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

Because of bilateral eyelid innervation, when the more affected
Myasthenia Gravis ... Myasthenia #Gravis ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Enhanced Ptosis - Curtain Sign in Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

Because of bilateral eyelid innervation, when
in Myasthenia Gravis ... Myasthenia #Gravis ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Enhanced Ptosis - Curtain Sign in Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

Because of bilateral eyelid innervation, when
in Myasthenia Gravis ... Myasthenia #Gravis ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Kussmaul's sign in a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism

 - Dr. David Juurlink
@DavidJuurlink

Kussmaul sign is a
Kussmaul's sign ... with suspected pulmonary ... #Kussmauls #Signs ... #PhysicalExam # ... Clinical #Video
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... Myasthenia gravis ... such as cogan sign ... #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Guillain-Barre syndrome ... heavy metals), Critical ... , Myasthenia Gravis ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Optica (NMO) - Clinical ... Other brainstem syndromes ... , Myasthenia gravis ... Manifestations #diagnosis #neurology ... #symptoms #signs
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... Gravis - Lack ... of UMN/LMN signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology