Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) - Diagnosis
Clinical Features:
 • Altered mental status (Either lethargy, confusion, or agitation)
 • Seizures (Generalized > focal)
 • Headache (Typically constant, global, and refractory)
 • Vision changes (acuity, visual field deficits, hallucinations, cortical blindness)
Risk Factors:
 • Hypertensive emergency
 • Preelampsia / Eclampsia
 • Immunosuppressive / Immunomodulatory meds: Cyclosporine, Cisplatin, Tacrolimus, VEGF inhibitors
 • Renal failure
 • Autoimmune disease
Diagnosis:
Risk Factor + Clinical Features + Neuroimaging

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedicalLectures/

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