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Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Kussmaul's Sign ... on Neck Examination ... Most likely diagnosis ... Pt was amazed - ... #Neck #JVP #PhysicalExam
Kussmaul’s sign on Physical Exam

20/F, diagnosed as lupus based on polyserositis and a weak ANA. 

#Kussmauls
Kussmaul’s sign ... Exam 20/F, diagnosed ... #Kussmauls #sign ... #PhysicalExam # ... JVP #cardiology #neck
Kussmaul's sign in Constrictive Pericarditis 

A 50-year-old woman with a remote history of mediastinal lymphoma (age
Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... Kussmaul's sign ... #Sign #PhysicalExam ... Video #Clinical #Neck
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis ... and Management ... ) - Kussmaul sign ... hepatomegaly - normal ... #Stages #Management
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... Anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL ... target to 3-4 • DOACs ... #APS #diagnosis ... #management #anticoagulation
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
test, also known as ... a Babinski sign ... extending with all ... Reflex #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Kussmaul breathing ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Occasional sighs ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
: - Neuro: AMS ... have fever - ACS ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... #TLS #diagnosis ... #management #hematology
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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and Management ... JAK2 mutation OR Abnormally ... present, symptoms, signs ... transformation into AML ... #Management #Summary
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology