136 results
Selected Clinical Trials of SGLT2 inhibitors in CVD and CKD
EMPA-REG OUTCOME - Empagliflozin lowered CV events
inhibitors in CVD ... Empagliflozin lowered CV ... Canagliflozin lowered CV ... SGLT2i in HF and CKD ... visualabstract #table #CVD
Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Causes of Polyneuropathy ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... Paraneoplastic, CTD ... Mitochondrial issues - VA ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
major adverse CV ... major adverse CV ... Improved outcomes in CKD ... medications #table #comparison
Gout Management in CKD
 • Colchicine
 • NSAID
 • Glucocorticoid
 • ACTH
 • Interleukin-1 Inhibitors

#Gout #Management
Management in CKD ... Gout #Management #CKD ... rheumatology #treatment #comparison
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
up an ischemic CVA ... Evaluate ischemic CVA ... Evaluate underlying cause ... MRI-confirmed non-lacunar CVA ... #ischemic #CVA
Causes of Stroke - Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, Subarachnoid - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Ischemic
 • Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Causes of Stroke ... Hemorrhage #Stroke #CVA ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
POCUS Echocardiography - Table of Cardiac Views and Windows
 • Parastemal Long-Axis View (PLAX)
 • Parasternal
Long-Axis View (PLAX ... Inferior Vena Cava ... Long Axis • PSAX ... (SSN) View • PSAX ... Orientations #Atlas #Map #Comparison
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Sepsis • Kidneys: CKD ... , ESRD • CV/Resp ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
sensitive) • AKI, AKD ... rapidly progressive CKD ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... proteinuria, granular casts
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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medications in CKD ... Pharmacokinetics #halflife #comparison