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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... and signs of end-organ ... renal bruit or signs ... Coarctation of aorta ... White-coat syndrome
REBEL Review 99: Serotonin Syndrome via Yosuf Alam, MSIV

Presentation: Altered mentd status, Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension, Hyperthermia
99: Serotonin Syndrome ... Seizures, Myoclonus, Hypertension ... Hyperthermia (most common cause ... fluid hydration; evaluation ... SerotoninSyndrome #management
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... Causes: • Large ... lumbar spine Signs ... • As soon as ... #MSK #pathophysiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... high WBC count cause ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... : • Pathophysiology ... #management #hematology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... edema visualized as ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... #diagnosis #management
High Central Neuraxial Block - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
• Can occur with deliberate or accidental
in sequence – hypotension ... • Hypotension ... Consider other causes ... that may mimic signs ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... symptoms are not caused ... anterior/posterior MSK ... #Signs #Symptoms
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
responsible for most cases ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... nephritis with hypertension ... ulcerated • MSK ... stages #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
a late sign of ... requires further evaluation ... are observed for signs ... intra-abdominal masses ... coarctation of the aorta