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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... may be present Central ... BPPV • Short-lived ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis ... NORMAL PLASMA OSMOLALITY ... HYPERVOLEMIC • CHF • liver ... #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
AKI) What to ask ... - TTE/liver fxn? ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
local guidelines General ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... neurology, back ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
disease of the central ... /SYMPTOMS: • CENTRAL ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... #management #neurology ... #treatment #MS
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... Then, ask 3 questions ... include vaptans (HF/liver ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #nephrology #sodium
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... heart failure, liver ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... stores in the liver ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #foamed
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
fatigue, altered mental ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
attributable to central ... important, as early diagnosis ... and treatment can ... consistent with MS ... BEE #Syndromes #neurology