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Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
(RAPD). ... It is a clear sign ... the pupillary reflex ... regarding the cause ... #Neurology #Clinical
Marcus Gunn Pupil - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD)
Definition: Afferent loop of the pupillary light reflex
Afferent Pupillary Defect ... (RAPD) Definition ... pupillary light reflex ... Optic nerve* (main cause ... #RAPD #neurology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders ... #Diagnosis #indications
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Locked-in syndrome ... : • Bobbing: Rapid ... normal in sleep; indicators ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord resulting in rapid ... • Infectious: Direct ... Spasticity - Reflexes ... • Bilateral signs ... diagnosis #management #neurology