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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
When tonic—clonic ... generalized or a general ... Classification #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Comparison
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... test Méniére's disease ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... UNa > 20: • Acute ... or chronic renal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #nephrology
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... Méniére's disease ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... Vertigo #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
with the same symptoms ... ) - Previous chronic ... neurological findings or seizure ... #differential # ... emergency #diagnosis
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... Systemic disease ... #workup #diagnosis ... #differential
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Torsemide) • Acute ... hyperaldosteronism • Acute ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis of Lyme Disease - Borreliosis
Erythema migrans
 - 3-32 days (median: 7-10 days)
Manifestations and Diagnosis ... of Lyme Disease ... patch, often with central ... : 21 days) - Acute ... #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of High-anion Gap and Non-anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
Causes of High-anion Gap Acidosis:
 • Lactic acidosis
Renal failure (acute ... kidney disease ... Metabolic #Acidosis #differential ... #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Causes of Status Epilepticus in Adults
METABOLIC DISTURBANCES
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hypocalcemia
Hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia
Hyponatremia
Uremia
INFECTIOUS PROCESSES
Central nervous system abscess
Encephalitis
Meningitis
WITHDRAWAL SYNDROMES
Alcohol
Antiepileptic drugs
Baclofen
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
CENTRAL
SYSTEM LESIONS Acute ... #Epilepticus #Seizures ... #Differential # ... diagnosis #causes ... #neurology