1 of 70
Definition
- Acute or subacute PROGRESSIVE polyadiculo-neuropathy
- Weakness is MORE SEVERE than sensory impairment
- Acute dysautonomia may be LIFE-THREATENING!
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, Acute Idiopathic polyneuropathy Causes Altered Mental Status (AMS)
(GBS) TX in Elderly
Acute Idiopathic
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) initial S/S
polyneuropathy (GBS)
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2 of 70
Definition
- Determine extent & severity of autonomic dysfunction + presence of
associated neurologic s/s
- POSTURAL HYPOTENSION in DYSAUTONOMIA: hypotension with
position change NOT accompanied by compensatory rise in HR
- Test all patients for vit B12 deficiency
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Dysautonomia patient Acute Idiopathic polyneuropathy
evaluation (GBS) S/S
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) initial S/S Myasthenia Gravis
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, 3 of 70
Definition
ONLY dx if 2+ DIFFERENT regions of central white matter have been
affected at DIFFERENT times in 6 months
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MS McDonald Criteria for DX Myasthenia Gravis
Restless Leg Syndrome TX Ms Tx
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4 of 70
Definition
Psych disorder
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Continunous Dizziness Essential Tremor
Parkinson's disease TX Parkinson's Disease
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5 of 70
Definition
Episodic dizziness
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Vertigo Dizziness
Tinnitus Migraine
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Definition
- Acute or subacute PROGRESSIVE polyadiculo-neuropathy
- Weakness is MORE SEVERE than sensory impairment
- Acute dysautonomia may be LIFE-THREATENING!
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, Acute Idiopathic polyneuropathy Causes Altered Mental Status (AMS)
(GBS) TX in Elderly
Acute Idiopathic
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) initial S/S
polyneuropathy (GBS)
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2 of 70
Definition
- Determine extent & severity of autonomic dysfunction + presence of
associated neurologic s/s
- POSTURAL HYPOTENSION in DYSAUTONOMIA: hypotension with
position change NOT accompanied by compensatory rise in HR
- Test all patients for vit B12 deficiency
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Dysautonomia patient Acute Idiopathic polyneuropathy
evaluation (GBS) S/S
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) initial S/S Myasthenia Gravis
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, 3 of 70
Definition
ONLY dx if 2+ DIFFERENT regions of central white matter have been
affected at DIFFERENT times in 6 months
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MS McDonald Criteria for DX Myasthenia Gravis
Restless Leg Syndrome TX Ms Tx
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4 of 70
Definition
Psych disorder
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Continunous Dizziness Essential Tremor
Parkinson's disease TX Parkinson's Disease
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5 of 70
Definition
Episodic dizziness
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Vertigo Dizziness
Tinnitus Migraine
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