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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Horner syndrome, history ... • Meningeal signs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #neurology
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Proprioception History ... test (Romberg's sign ... Rombergs #Test #neurology ... #diagnosis #proprioception
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
NINDS Diagnostic ... sensory symptoms or signs ... nervous system signs ... • History of hexacarbon ... #criteria #neurology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
with significant neurologic ... attacks with varying neurologic ... signs or symptoms ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
hemorrhage: family history ... progressive, cancer history ... thrombophilia, neurologic ... signs/symptoms ... postpartum #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... negative family history ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
- Differential Diagnosis ... photophobia, nausea, - History ... Acute meningeal signs ... culture or by serology ... #neurology #meningitis
POCUS Findings in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
- McConnell's Sign
- TAPSE
- D-Shaped Septum
- Abnormal RV:LV Ratio

#Pulmonary #Embolism #AcutePE
- McConnell's Sign ... Accuracy #POCUS #Signs ... #McConnells #Signs ... #DSign #Diagnosis
Symptoms and Sign of Congestive Heart Failure.

#Congestive #HeartFailure #CHF #Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam

** GrepMed Recommended Text: Bates'
Symptoms and Sign ... HeartFailure #CHF #Signs ... Examination and History
Abdominal Pain - Physical Examination Signs and Maneuvers
 - Murphy's sign
 - Kehr's sign
 - McBurney's
- Kehr's sign ... - McBurney's sign ... - Psoas sign ... - Cough sign ... #Diagnosis #Differential