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Systolic Murmurs - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Benign / Flow / Hyperdynamic:
 • Pregnancy
 • Fever
 • Anemia
Supravalvular
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Aortic Stenosis (rings ... Aortic Stenosis (rings ... Systolic #Murmurs #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Plasmodium - Identification Algorithm
 • P. falciparum: RINGS AND GAMETOCYTES PREDOMINATE, Small delicate rings, <1/3 size
Identification Algorithm ... P. falciparum: RINGS ... Small delicate rings ... Identification #Algorithm ... pathology #smear #microscopy
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... dipstick, urine microscopy ... including blood culture ... , urine culture, ... #AKI #Workup #Algorithm
Cardiac Myocyte Contractile cycle
 - Ca2+ binds to TnC → TnI is inhibited → conformational change
cycle - Ca2+ binds ... head, which then binds ... #Pathophysiology ... #Cardiology #Myocyte
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Fluorochrome that binds ... preparation from culture ... #microbiology #microscopy
Streptococcus Bacteremia - Indications for Echocardiogram
1) Identify the streptococci:
  - Low-risk streptococci: S. intermedius, S.
positive blood culture ... TTE #diagnosis #cardiology ... #algorithm
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... dissociation (fusion or capture ... Electrocardiogram #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pharmacology and Pathophysiology ... Because digoxin binds ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology ... #cardiology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... urinalysis with microscopy ... releasing assay, blood cultures ... FUO #Diagnosis #Algorithm