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Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... (predominantly direct ... cholestasis, and some cases ... miscellaneous causes ... #differential #causes
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in HFrEF and CKD

 • Class I pillars of HFrEF GDMT across
Guideline-Directed ... ) in HFrEF and CKD ... • Class I pillars ... Vasodilator • Class ... #Guideline #Directed
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
RBC casts in urine ... but in severe cases ... May be 10 (eg direct ... Nephrotic #Syndromes #Classification
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Bipolar and Mania - Causes of Elevated Mood Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Bipolar I
• Manic Episode
Bipolar and Mania - Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increase in goal directed ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Psychiatry #Causes
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
protein should direct ... syndrome as a cause ... Although nonhepatic causes ... diagnosis #workup #algorithm
Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Causes of Non-Gap ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal Loss - Direct ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Efforts to standardize the approach to trauma have led to an algorithmic, thoughtless approach to trauma
have led to an algorithmic ... witnessed many cases ... might need to go direct ... to the OR,” but direct ... to the OR means direct
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
other obvious causes ... improves functional class ... improves functional class ... - Mechanism: causes ... oxide (NO) and directly
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... 10% Crab, few cases ... consumption First case ... hemolytic anemia, CKD ... phagocytosis & directly