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Pathophysiology Of Constriction
Exaggerated Ventricular Interdependence:
 • Limited Cardiac Filling due to Fixed Volume → Septum Shifts
Pathophysiology ... - pericardial (pulmonary ... Gradient Remains Constant ... extra-pericardial pulmonary ... pericarditis #pathophysiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Edema - Differential ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... pulmonary edema ... pulmonary edema ... Aspiration of gastric contents
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tamponade • Constrictive ... Pneumonia • Pulmonary ... edema • Atelectasis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
10,000 ft) • Symptoms ... TRALI: • Sudden onset ... Edema: • Pathophysiology ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms
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 ... past 3 months, onset ... Diagnosis #Management #algorithm
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
BP > 140/90 • Onset ... Preeclampsia = gHTN + New Onset ... Elevated AST/ALT • Pulmonary ... edema • Cerebral ... /visual symptoms
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Identification of onset ... 2) Presence of symptoms ... volume status (edema ... #Differential #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch ... Peribronchial pulmonary ... edema • Infectious ... #pulmonary
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
Polyradiculopathy: • Subacute onset ... lymphadenopathy, pulmonary ... Imaging: surrounding edema ... Children with pulmonary ... Imaging: cerebral edema
Fat Embolism Syndrome
Trauma to the long bone or pelvis accounts for —9096 of cases. The diagnosis
Pathophysiology ... Sudden onset widespread ... pulmonary obstruction ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms