MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

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Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the

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myoneural junction

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Two clinical types of Myasthenia Gravis:

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*Ocular
*Generalized

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drooping of the eyelids

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Ptosis

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voice impairment

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Dysphonia

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difficulty swallowing

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dysphagia

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A common test used to diagnose myasthenia gravis is

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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Test

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Acetylcholinesterase test inhibitor is performed by

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Administering Edrophonium Chloride IV

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medication that control the side effects of edrophonium

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Atropine

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the ice test is indicated in patients who have

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cardiac conditions or asthma

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detects a delay or failure of neuromuscular transmission and is about 99% sensitive in confirming the diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis

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A single-fiber electromyography (EMG)

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site of acetylcholine receptor antibody production.

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Thymus Gland

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is the first line therapy for Myasthenia Gravis.

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Pyridostigmine bromide

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it inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine

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Pyridostigmine bromide

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inhibits T lymphocytes and B-cell proliferation and reduces acetylcholine receptor antibody levels.

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Azathioprine

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surgical removal of the thymus gland

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Thymectomy

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can produce antigen-specific immunosuppresion and result in clinical improvement.

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Thymectomy

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is an exacerbation of the disease process characterized by severe generalized muscle weakness and respiratory

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Myasthenic Crisis