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It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
In chronic disease ... post-infection diseases ... a rare chronic disease ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Differential diagnosis of Lymphangitic Carcinomatosis. 
On the left multiple diseases showing septal thickening:
1. Lymphangitic carcinomatosis: irregular
left multiple diseases ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Cardiogenic pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Algorithm for Treatment ... Thromboembolic Disease ... cteph #management #algorithm ... #cardiology #pulmonary ... #treatment
Ground-glass opacity
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) represents:
- Filling of the alveolar spaces with pus, edema, hemorrhage, inflammation or
Filling of the alveolar ... result of air space disease ... interstitial lung disease ... bronchiolitis #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
• At least 3 different ... to chronic lung disease ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology
Radiographic appearances of pulmonary diseases in HIV/AIDS Patients
 • Diffuse Interstitial Infiltrates: Pneumocystis jirovecii, M.tuberculosis, Histoplasma
appearances of pulmonary ... Drug toxicity, Pulmonary ... , Pulmonary alveolar ... ID_fellows #HIVAIDS #pulmonary ... diagnosis #chestCT #radiology
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... neuromuscular disease ... Cardiac, Vascular, Alveolar ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #pulmonary #Aa
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sub-Valvular Disease ... Coronary Artery Disease ... Alveoli • Pneumonia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... Blood: diffuse alveolar ... pneumonia • Water: pulmonary ... asthma • Pleural disease ... #rapid #pulmonary
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
with airspace disease ... the air in the alveoli ... the air in the alveoli ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest