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