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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
- Differential Diagnosis ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... inversely related to renin ... #Algorithm #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Chloride
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
They may begin with ... tonic—clonic seizures begin ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... of UMN and LMN signs ... features developing later ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... that precedes a later ... Pathophysiology: ... undergo EGD - Sensitivity
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... with hypertension being ... factor PRES Diagnosis ... sequences improve sensitivity ... #management #neurology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... • Bilateral signs ... #management #neurology
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
Asthma. or sense of being ... BZD #withdrawal #pharmacology ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
seizures by how they begin ... Later on, the seizure ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #ILAE2017 #Classification
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
The onset of alcohol withdrawal generally begins 6-24 hours after the
has a mortality rate ... Seizures - Usually begin ... Alcohol #Withdrawal #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs