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Brady Pregerson, MD
Articles
Hyperkalemia Secondary to Acute Renal Failure
November 10, 2015
Hyperkalemia is often asymptomatic, but as the potassium level rises it may produce, fatigue, generalized muscle weakness, and paresthesias.
Syncope, Paresthesias, and Weakness in a 35-year-old Man
November 09, 2015
Despite his symptoms the patient says he is able to function and is otherwise healthy. What clues to his condition can you spot in his ECG?
A Sunless Tan
October 15, 2015
Weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and a change in her skin color bring a nervous 31 y/o woman to see you. Your Dx?
A 31-year-old Woman with Weakness and an Unusual Tan
October 05, 2015
She has had intermittent episodes of weakness and nausea for 6 months and is alarmed by the change in her skin color. What do her symptoms suggest to you?
Addison's Disease
October 05, 2015
Primary adrenal insufficiency or Addison’s disease, is the result of destruction of the adrenal cortex.
Headache and a Weak Leg in an 11-year-old Boy
September 09, 2015
Cold symptoms that persisted for several weeks became ominous signs when the headache worsened and walking became difficult.
Pleuritic Chest Pain in a 23-year-old Woman
August 14, 2015
The patient reports the chest pain began 6 days ago during a vacation abroad. She denies any injury. What does the chest x-ray reveal?
Ankle Injury: Can You Find the Twist?
July 16, 2015
Ankle injuries are extremely common but aren't always straightforward. Look at this patient's history and x-rays. What do you see?
Progressive Ataxia in a 68-year-old Man
June 10, 2015
The patient denies vertigo, hearing change, headache or ear pain. Physical exam and past medical history are benign. What does the brain MRI tell you?
Cerebello-pontine Angle Tumor
June 10, 2015
Signs and symptoms may raise suspicion for a posterior circulation stroke.