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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... (ALT or AST > ALP ... Wilsons, Pregnancy - AFLP ... , HELLP • Moderate ... AST): • US - Normal
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Hepatic imaging: Normal ... • Histology: Normal-mild ... , no necrosis HELLP ... of Pregnancy (AFLP ... #AFLP
Suprasternal Notch View on POCUS with Labeled Anatomy

by Dr. Nicolas Merke @NMerke

#Suprasternal #Notch #SSN #POCUS #Labeled
Notch View on POCUS ... with Labeled Anatomy ... Suprasternal #Notch #SSN #POCUS ... #Labeled #Anatomy ... echocardiogram #cardiology #normal
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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• Pregnancy - AFLP ... , HELLP Moderate ... disease US — Normal
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
• Pregnancy: HELLP ... • AST/ALT > ALP ... disease - If ALP ... - If both are normal ... function may be abnormal
Ascites, pericardial effusion, and left pleural effusion on subcostal 4-chamber POCUS echocardiogram

Subcostal window in SLE patient.
subcostal 4-chamber POCUS ... What abnormal fluid ... Labeled Schematic ... effusion #s4c #POCUS ... echocardiogram #POCUS
Cholecystitis on Gallbladder POCUS 

The landmark for the gallbladder is the portal vein, usually seen superiorly
on Gallbladder POCUS ... gallbladder is the portal ... #Gallbladder #POCUS ... ultrasound #Abdominal #labeled
Abdominal X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
 - Is there bowel dilatation, wall edema or pneumatosis?
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you place every focus ... - Abnormal calcification ... radiology #diagnosis #labeled
Normal prominent medullary pyramids on renal POCUS
No hydronephrosis. Has prominent medullary pyramids. They can appear markedly
Normal prominent ... pyramids on renal POCUS ... markedly hypoechoic (labeled ... Recognize this normal ... renal #kidney #POCUS
Severe Hydronephrosis on POCUS

Based on this clip, which of the following is most likely abnormal?
Resolution: creatinine
Hydronephrosis on POCUS ... is most likely abnormal ... Labeled Schematic ... Hydronephrosis #POCUS