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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
abrupt rise in RA pressure ... excludes other differentials ... Hussain Ch @Hussainch ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... intrathoracic pressure ... sucks in" blood from ... physicalexam #diagnosis #cardiology ... #differential #
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... antihypertensive agents from ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Workup #causes #Differential
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Normal opening pressure ... Acute meningeal signs ... Normal opening pressure ... bacterial from
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... <90, AMS, SOB from ... CHF, Chest Pain ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Trichotillomania, Pressure-induced ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Examination: • Signs ... • Poisoning from
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
on T2 MRI 30 M from ... Csf opening pressure ... opening pressure ... spread & results from ... organism (soap bubble sign