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Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Well's Criteria for PE
 • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT
Diagnostic Algorithm ... PE • Clinical Signs ... and Symptoms of ... deep veins) - 3 ... likely than PE -3
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm ... Symptoms: Fatigue ... quadrant discomfort Signs ... Diagnose PBC if 2/3 ... gp210/sp100) 3.
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
accounts for 21% of all ... Conditioning regimen Signs ... /Symptoms: Typically ... EBV viral load, signs ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #oncology
The Gastroenterology Consult Primer
Guide to Calling a GI Consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
I-liner summary - Symptoms ... lipase PMH: - Focus ... : Cardiac/pulm/oncologic ... Antiplatelet & AC
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
patient has severe symptoms ... Bolus of 150mL of 3% ... (Max of 3 doses) ... -6 mmol/L over 3- ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... ACD • Monitor & ... diet/deficiency symptoms ... Experience • 2/3 ... disease control • 1/3
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Typical symptoms ... Less Typical Symptoms ... satiety, bendopnea. 3. ... systolic dysfunction 3. ... Pharmacology: • ACE
Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
1) 100 ml bolus of 3% NaCl over 10 min.
100 ml bolus of 3% ... NaCl over 10 min ... or Q 2 hours. 3) ... Symptoms improve ... urine output for signs
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms ... and Signs Hypothyroidism ... Thinning of lateral 1/3 ... running a marathon all ... #Signs #Diagnosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Lung involvement 3% ... Anti-cardiolipin (aPL ... - Anti-B2GP1 (aPL ... autoantibodies #signs ... #symptoms #mimickers