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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Treatment
Blood pressure control:
 • Aim for 10-25% BP reduction within
Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES ... ) - Treatment Blood ... titratable IV meds ... potentially causative meds ... #Management #Neurology
Pediatric Primitive Reflexes - Maneuver and Ages

Palmar Grasp Reflex
 - Place your fingers into the baby's
- Maneuver and Ages ... baby's hands and press ... Reflexes #Maneuvers #Ages ... Timeline #Pediatrics #Peds ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
around 4 months of age ... opposite side flex ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
pulled up and flexion ... the input of the flexor ... persistent in cases ... clinical #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Physical Exam A tonic flexion ... Caused commonly ... Risk factors: age ... Treatment: anticholinergics ... PhysicalExam #clinical #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Epidemiology: - Bimodal age ... muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Myasthenia Crises ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Diagnosis • Pre-existing ... pregnancy, maternal age ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... management #cardiology #treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... preferentially affects the flexors ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology