Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management

Explore a comprehensive medicine lecture on Parkinson's disease, covering symptoms, treatment, and management. Delve into the etiology, presentation, and key features like bradykinesia, resting tremor, and rigidity. Learn about different types of gait, including festinating and shuffling, as well as Parkinson's dementia. Examine atypical Parkinson's syndromes, such as Shy-Drager syndrome and progressive supranuclear palsy. Understand diagnostic tests like Froment's maneuver and the pull test. Review pharmacological treatments, including drug mechanisms and treatment approaches for various patient presentations. Gain insights into advanced therapies like deep brain stimulation. Perfect for medical students preparing for USMLE Step 2 CK and NCLEX exams.

Intro
Definition
Etiology
Presentation
Bradykinesia
Resting Tremor
Rigidity Cogwheel, Leadpipe
Froment's Maneuver
Postural Instability Pull Test
Parkinsons Gait
Festinating Gait vs Shuffling Gait
Micrographia
Shydrager Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Parkinsons Dementia
Treatment
Parkinsons Drugs Pharmacology
Treatment Approach
Tremor Predominant Parkinsons Treatment
Agitated Patient
Deep Brain Stimulation
Summary