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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cyanosis without Pulmonary ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... Apnea • Chronic Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology ... sex, Smoking Symptoms ... : Bothersome symptoms ... a structurally normal ... Diagnosis #Management #algorithm
Acute Pancreatitis - Pathophysiology

#Pancreatitis #Pathophysiology #diagnosis #symptoms #signs #algorithm
Pancreatitis - Pathophysiology ... #Pancreatitis #Pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms ... #signs #algorithm
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • ... Pulmonary Hypertension ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
is frequent • Symptoms ... Findings: Variably abnormal ... pack years • Symptoms ... Cough, Dyspnea, Symptoms ... comparison #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Pathogenesis of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders: A maladaptive emotional state causing fear,
worry, and excessive stress, characterized by:
foreboding or apprehension ... Imbalance and/or abnormal ... Anxiety #Disorders #Pathophysiology
Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
clinical findings Abnormal ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #signs
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... CXR Abnormal: ... • Pulmonary Sequestration ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Pulmonary
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
Pathogenesis and Symptoms ... emotions. -> Abnormal ... cause the Positive Symptoms ... and mood) -> Abnormal ... Schizophrenia #pathophysiology
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Diagnosis Algorithm

Defined as pulmonary hypertension (mPAP > 25) > 6 months
Thromboembolic Pulmonary ... CTEPH) Diagnosis Algorithm ... Defined as pulmonary ... patients with symptoms ... CTEPH #Diagnosis #Algorithm