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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Demyelinating Syndrome ... autoantibodies that will cause ... permeability Diagnosis ... prevention (statin for CVA ... #diagnosis #management
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
) = {Na - (Cl + ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ischemia -> Coronary CTA ... vs CABG). ... acute coronary syndrome ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... Miller Fischer and PCB ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Myasthenia #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... tourniquet / IVF line draw ... (Assess GFR), ±VBG ... only if no clear cause ... #potassium #nephrology