#370 Parkinson’s Disease for Primary Care with Dr. Albert Hung

Dec 05, 2022, 08:00 AM

 Master the ins-and-outs of Parkinson’s Disease! We’re joined by Dr. Albert Hung, who teaches us pearls for the initial history and physical exam in a patient with undiagnosed Parkinson’s, a framework for management of early and advanced motor symptoms, tips for treating autonomic symptoms and cognitive / psychiatric features, and more.

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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Guest one-liner
  • Case from Kashlak
  • Initial history in a patient with undiagnosed Parkinson’s
  • “Pre-motor” symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
  • Physical exam in Parkinson’s disease
  • Drug-induced Parkinsonism
  • “Red flags” suggesting atypical parkinsonian syndromes
  • Role of imaging in diagnosis
  • Typical discussion with patient at initial diagnosis
  • Initial management of motor symptoms
  • Management of autonomic symptoms
  • Management of advanced motor symptoms
  • Management of cognitive and psychiatric symptoms
  • Outro

Credits

  • Producer, Writer, Show Notes, and Infographic: Malini Gandhi
  • Cover Art: Kate Grant 
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
  • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Albert Hung MD, PhD

    Full transcript HERE