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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... for the Management ... Suspected ESCC: Pain ... bowel/bladder dysfunction ... #Algorithm #Management
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Useful in the Treatment ... • Severe pain ... opioids, such as codeine ... Migraine #Headache #Treatment ... #Prophylaxis #management
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
with smoking and cocaine ... with endothelial dysfunction ... anginal chest pain ... tests in cath lab Treatment ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... or without back pain ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... age > 30 years, cocaine ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... relief of IVC compression ... #cardiology #treatment