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Central Nervous System Disorders - Patterns of Localization - Cerebral Cortex, Brainstem, Spinal Cord, Subcortical, Cerebellum

#CNS
Central Nervous ... System Disorders ... - Patterns of Localization ... Cerebellum #CNS #Patterns
Distinguishing Between Paralytic vs Mechanical Ileus
Paralytic Ileus
 - Medical history: Frequent ulcer or gallstone pains or
perforation) or gradual ... complete stasis) - General ... Onset: Always gradual ... intestinal stasis - General ... Mechanical #Ileus #comparison
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... toxic or metabolic disorder ... psychological disorder ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal ... Signs #Symptoms #Comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... VERTIGO • Onset: Gradual ... #Peripheral #Central ... signs #symptoms #comparison
Characteristics of Common Lipid Disorders
Polygenic hypercholesterolemia
Atherogenic dyslipidemia
 • Frequently accompanied by central obesity or diabetes
Familial hypercholesterolemia,
of Common Lipid Disorders ... accompanied by central ... Hypoalphalipoproteinemia #lipid #disorders ... #diseases #comparison
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... : • Attacks: Gradual ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Helpful Clinical Features in Evaluating Bleeding Disorders
Age of onset
 • Neonate - in 20% of haemophilias,
Evaluating Bleeding Disorders ... procedures and dental ... anticoagulants • Unusual pattern ... non-accidental injury Pattern ... #Bleeding #Disorders