Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis Clinical Features: • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or agitation) • Seizures (Generalized > focal) • Headache (Typically constant, global, and refractory) • Vision changes (acuity, visual field deficits, hallucinations, cortical blindness) Risk Factors: • Hypertensive emergency • Preelampsia / Eclampsia • Immunosuppressive / Immunomodulatory meds: Cyclosporine, Cisplatin, Tacrolimus, VEGF inhibitors • Renal failure • Autoimmune disease Diagnosis: Risk Factor + Clinical Features + Neuroimaging - Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedi #PRES #Posterior #Reversible #Encephalopathy #Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology
