Medical Educational Resource
Diagnostic Odyssey in ALS - Patient #1: Limb Onset
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Supported in part by a medical education grant from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America
Faculty
University of California Medical Center, Los Angelas, California
This case study will explore the diagnostic odyssey of Limb Onset in ALS in patient #1 (65-year-old-woman).
- Recognize clinical symptoms indicative of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Understand risk factors and genetic causes of ALS Understand the optimal workflow for diagnosis based upon physical examination, a detailed patient history, electrodiagnostic testing, genetic testing, and a variety of additional specialized tests, as needed
- Understand the use of the ALSFRS-R scale to evaluate functional impairment in patients with ALS
- Diagnose ALS with increased skill and confidence, shortening the diagnostic journey of patients with ALS
- Understand how to optimize medical management of confirmed ALS according to best practice guidelines