#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