Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Episode 53 of the Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education podcast, hosted by Dr Rhys Welnitschuk, titled "Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome" was published on January 4, 2025 and runs 8 minutes.

January 4, 2025 ·8m · Rhesus Medicine Podcast - Medical Education

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Summary

Episode Description

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) explained, including pathophysiology, subtype and classification and symptoms. Also covers diagnosis and treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome?
0:20 Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Pathophysiology
1:35 Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Symptoms
3:20 Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Causes
4:39 Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Diagnosis
6:50 Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Treatment

References:

BMJ Best Practice (2024) - “Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1052/
Apoorva Jayarangaiah; Forshing Lui; Pramod Theetha Kariyann - Stat Pearls (2023) - “Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome**”.** Available at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507891/
Matthew C. Varon, MD; and Mazen M. Dimachkie, MD - Practical Neurology (2024**) - “**Diagnosis and Treatment of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome“. Available at https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-apr/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-lambert-eaton-myasthenic-syndrome

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