Online Medical Books for Sydenham chorea

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Chorea
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

... Chorea (Greek for “dance”) refers to continuous, rapid, and abrupt jerking movements, which are involuntary and often possess a writhing quality. These movements often interfere with the ability to complete daily activities. A characteristic feature... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Chorea
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

... Chorea consists of brief, irregular, nonrhythmic, unsustained involuntary movements that flow from one part of the body to another. Chorea is often accompanied by athetosis, which are slow, writhing, involuntary movements. These movement disorders are... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »

CHOREA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of this symptom lend themselves easily to recall. Simply remember the word VINDICATE. There are usually just one or two diseases for each letter. V—Vascular suggests an infarct of the subthalamic nucleus, which produces hemiballism. ... READ EXCERPTS »

Chorea [Choreiform movements]
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

... Chorea—brief, unpredictable bursts of rapid, jerky motion that interrupt normal coordinated movement—indicates dysfunction of the extrapyramidal system. Unlike tics, choreiform movements are seldom repetitive but tend to appear... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »

Chorea
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

... Chorea — brief, unpredictable bursts of rapid, jerky motion that interrupt normal coordinated movement — indicates dysfunction of the extrapyramidal system. Unlike tics, choreiform movements are seldom repetitive but tend to appear purposeful despite... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »

CHOREA
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)

... The causes of this symptom lend themselves easily to recall. Simply remember the word VINDICATE. There are usually just one or two diseases for each letter. V—Vascular suggests an infarction of the subthalamic nucleus, which ... READ EXCERPTS »

Know the important differences between rheumatic diseases and how to recognize and make anappropriate diagnosis
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Nailah Coleman, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Rheumatic diseases include both primary vascular disorders, as well as disorders of connective tissues. Almost any organ can be affected, from the heart... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

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