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History: Chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, prior surgeries, drug allergies, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, family history, habits and exposures, and review of systems.
General Exam: Weight, blood pressure, pulse, head, neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, and extremities.
Neurologic Exam: Mental status, cranial nerves, reflexes, motor, sensory, and coordination.
Electrophysiological Studies: Nerve Conduction Studies NCS: small nerve shocks are transmitted to skin surface electrodes over nerves, and velocities of nerve condution and amplitude of muscle responses are measured.
Outside Studies and Referrals: Laboratory testing: ANA, CBC, CMP, CRP, ESR, TSH, thyroid, U/A, vitamin B-12, D 25-OH. Radiology: CT, CTA, MR, MRA, radionuclide scan, ultrasound, and X-ray. Consults: Internal Medicine, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Psychology, Orthopedics, and Rheumatology. Referrals: Dietitian, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy. Second opinions: to various neurologic subspecialties at Johns Hopkins.
Counseling and Treatment:
Diet, exercise, lifestyle modification, risk factor prevention (obesity, hypertension, diabetes, tobacco, alcohol, and substance aburse); counseling, meditation, and medication for the patient; and active ongoing family, primary and specialty care involvement in follow up. |