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Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... infarction • Pulmonary ... • Pericardial effusion ... Ischemic #Stroke #CVA ... #Causes
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
- STAR CHASERS Mnemonic ... • Lymphatics clear ... #differential #diagnosis ... #mnemonic #STARCHASERS ... #radiology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
, Saline infusion ... - ↓ Effective arterial ... test (only if no clear ... cause) Management ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
- Differential Diagnosis ... failure (uremia) K ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... sedation, narcotics, CVA ... #Summary #Nephrology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
changes: high K, ... high LDH, low Ca ... Treat underlying cause ... renal failure, pulmonary ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis