Pathophysiology Week 7 Case 1

Subacute CVA

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Myasthenia Gravis

CORRECT           CLINICAL REASONING:

Acetylcholine receptors are not all working properly b/c of antibodies attacking them that is why he feels good initially but then tires. As he runs out of receptors his muscles can not complete the movement. Tensilon test confirms the diagnosis.

 

 

 

 

Muscular Sclerosis

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Male  66 years old

 

CHIEF COMPLAINT:  SOB, Cough

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