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X-ray limitations
It’s important to know the limitations of X-rays so we can correctly interpret them in
Care UltraSound (POCUS ... ) to CT or MRI. ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #ChestXRay #KUB
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
patient with known AAA ... compression of AAA ... bleed and known AAA ... the OR • HD stable ... • CT findings
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Various Imaging Modalities
 • Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal
Computed Tomography (CT ... Ultrasound #Contrast #CT ... #MRI #POCUS #radiology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Giant AAA on POCUS

Elderly pt with abd/back pain. Stable. Has pulsatile mass on exam spans 12
Giant AAA on POCUS ... Stable. ... answer (of course)-POCUS ... CT Correlate: https ... #Giant #POCUS #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... and undergoing AAA ... stratification #diagnosis
Small Bowel Obstruction Testing Accuracy
#Diagnosis #SBO #Testing #Accuracy #Sensitivity #Specificity #KUB #AbdominalXRay #CT #POCUS #LikelihoodRatio #Comparison
Testing Accuracy #Diagnosis ... AbdominalXRay #CT ... #POCUS #LikelihoodRatio ... #Comparison #Table
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... Shows the diagnosis ... is based on ACC/AHA ... evaluation of stable
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... • LDH, SPEP, ANA ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm ... Origin #Workup #diagnosis
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Common Bile Duct on POCUS ... Vitals stable/afebrile ... Subsequently had CT ... Diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma ... #Dilated #CBD #POCUS
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Algorithm STEP ... ferritin, TSH, RF, ANA ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT ... #Algorithm #infectiousdiseases