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Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
(ECG = electrocardiogram ... ; EMG/NCS = electron ... immunodeficiency syndrome ... vital capacity) #Diagnosis ... #NCS #EMG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... specificity for EKG ... EKG is helpful in ... cardio-pulmonary symptoms ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... abberancy - N B Afib ... (2) Sick Sinus Syndrome ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... Dysplasias • (e.g ... Disease • GI (e.g ... • CNS Tumors (e.g
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... CIDP, chronic inflammatory ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Proposed Algorithm for Diagnosing Sarcoidosis
Highly suggestive Clinicoradiological Findings → Clinical diagnosis (without biopsy) e.g. Löfgren's syndrome
Suggestive
Proposed Algorithm ... without biopsy) e.g ... Löfgren's syndrome ... and/or cytology (e.g ... #Sarcoidosis #Algorithm
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
(eg BPPV, orthostatic ... (eg Menière's, ... (eg vertebral artery ... (eg central cause ... #diagnosis #acute
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Toxic Damage (e.g ... Displacement (e.g ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... Foreign Surface (e.g
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Algorithm Affected ... • Age-Related (e.g ... • Neuropathy (e.g ... Tumors/Trauma (e.g ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Algorithm Absence ... <35 years old, e.g ... • Functional (e.g ... Infiltrative lesions (e.g ... Stalk Damage (e.g