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Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Diagnosis of Tremor ... #Diagnosis #IM ... #PrimaryCare #Neuro ... #Algorithm #Comparison ... #Table #Ddxof
BEHIND - Stroke Mimics Mnemonic
Brain: Mass, Hemorrhage, Contusion
Epilepsy: Post Ictal State, 
Hyponatremia, Hypogycemia
Intoxication, Infection
Neuro: Migraine, Multiple
Contusion Epilepsy: Post ... Intoxication, Infection Neuro ... Mimics #Mnemonic #CVA ... #Neurology #Diagnosis ... #Differential
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... exam (complete neuro ... w/o contrast (most ... #stroke #workup ... #diagnosis #checklist
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... prodromal symptoms, post-ictal ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope ... #Causes #Differential
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Diagnosis Framework ... : CKD, ESRD • CV ... , Infection • Neuro ... : UMN (stroke, tumor ... #Diagnosis #causes
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Nicotine, Heat Stroke ... - Neuro: Pontine ... hemorrhage, Pontine CVA
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
neuritis) • Neuro ... can be severe in stroke ... with vascular causes ... position change • Neuro ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Eric Strong https ... #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes ... #Workup #hypomg
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... affected systems: neuro ... heme (bleeding), CV ... about secondary causes ... #workup #hematology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Manifestations • Neuro ... mental status • CV ... Classification #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification