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Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Arteriosus • Atrial ... Right-to-Left Shunt: • Transposition ... #Algorithm #Causes
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
- Differential Diagnosis ... ulcers, Edema Arterial ... • Sciatica • Tarsal ... #differential #diagnosis ... extremity #msk #physicalexam
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Presence of pulmonary arterial ... other obvious causes ... ventricular size, Right atrial ... pressure < 15mmHg TREATMENT ... - Mechanism: causes
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis ... lung disease Caused ... cycles after right atrial ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment
Krabbe Disease 

Check out this interesting case of Krabbe disease, a rare genetic leukodystrophy. Diagnosis was
this interesting case ... Diagnosis was made ... testing and expedite treatment ... with clinical trials ... Krabbe #Disease #Diagnosis
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
canoeing, kayaking, trail ... non-productive cough, nausea ... disease ARDS Diagnosis ... #microbiology #diagnosis ... #treatment #management
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... capture of the atria ... Differential Diagnosis ... arrhythmia • Atrial ... more intensive treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis ... Treatment: • Global ... - Limited trial ... Rifaximin- up to 3 courses ... gastroenterology #treatment
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... Ophthalmoplegia • Atrial ... tenderness Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... Person Syndrome - Diagnosis ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... #Management #treatment