Overview
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Explore polyneuropathy in this comprehensive 56-minute medical lecture by Dr. Semira Ramic, a neurologist from McFarland Clinic. Delve into the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of polyneuropathy, and understand its symptoms through a brief overview of nerve fiber anatomy. Examine various types of nerve fibers and polyneuropathies, including causes of demyelinating and axonal polyneuropathy. Learn about the pathophysiology, risk factors for severe symptoms, and potential complications. Discover what patients can do to manage the condition, common laboratory tests, and other evaluations. Gain insights into symptomatic management techniques, immune treatments, and additional therapeutic approaches for polyneuropathy.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Polyneuropathy
Prevalence and Risk Fact
Review the symptoms of polyneuropathy • Brief anatomy of nerve fibers
Types of Nerve Fibers
Types of polyneuropathies
Causes of Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Causes of Axonal Polyneuropathy
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors for more severe symptoms
Other complications
What can YOU do?
Common labs
Other Evaluations
Symptomatic Manageme
Immune Treatments
Other Treatments
Taught by
Mary Greeley Medical Center