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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
This algorithm uses ... potential etiologic causes ... #Binocular #Orbital ... #Pinhole #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Acute Monocular Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cornea: Keratitis
 • Anterior Chamber: Hyphema, Acute
Acute Monocular ... Vision Loss - Differential ... Humor: Vitreous hemorrhages ... vision loss. ... Differential #Diagnosis
Transient Monocular Vision loss - Differential Diagnosis
Ischemia	
 - Large artery disease (atherothrombosis, embolus, dissection).
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Vision loss - Differential ... episodes of vision loss ... Caused by decreased ... Ocular causes - ... anterior chamber hemorrhage
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Double Vision - Differential ... almost always binocular ... a mass as the cause ... Trauma • Subdural Hemorrhage ... #DoubleVision #Differential
Bilateral Acute Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Complete/ Partial Homonymous Hemianopia
 • Infarct
 • Intracranial Hemorrhage
Bilateral Acute Vision Loss ... - Differential ... • Intracranial Hemorrhage ... Acute #VisionLoss #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Black and Bloody Stools - Melena and Hematochezia
Melena - Refers to passage of black, tarry (sticky
result from other causes ... gastrointestinal hemorrhage ... may also cause ... Hematochezia #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Causes #GIBleed
Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis
Chronic: 
  - Cornea: Scarring, Edema
  - Lens: Cataracts
Vision Loss - Differential ... , Vitreal Hemorrhage ... amouradmd #Vision #Loss ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #causes
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
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Hypotension / Shock Differential ... oral intake • Hemorrhage ... • Renal loss ... Gastrointestinal loss ... Algorithm #shock #causes
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Differential Diagnosis ... for Vision Loss ... detachment or hemorrhage ... painful #painless #differential ... #diagnosis #causes
Causes, classification and compensatory responses to shock.

Shock can be caused by any pathological process that leads
Causes, classification ... intravascular volume loss ... permeability leads to loss ... trauma or massive haemorrhage ... CriticalCare #Shock #Differential