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Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Most cases diagnosed ... severe mobility/functional ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... mineralization Symptoms ... respiratory failure • Neurologic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... disrupt cellular function ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
ABNORMALITIES - Functional ... / Hypovolemia NEUROLOGIC ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... presyncope, exertional symptoms ... neuron disease (ALS ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
• In all patients ... or triggers) is crucial ... Common Signs and Symptoms ... Pathophysiology ... Impaired cytotoxic function