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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Causes of Polyneuropathy ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Cyanosis in the Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Peripheral Only:
 • Poor Perfusion
 • Acrocyanosis
Hemoglobinopathy:
Causes of Cyanosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atrial Septal Defect ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
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Causes of Depressed ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Congenital Heart Defect ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tea and Toast Diet ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... always exclude: CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Classes of Mutations in the Gene Encoding Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR). Depending on the
or insertions (class ... misfolded protein (class ... reduced synthesis (class ... stability of CFTR (class ... Pathophys #Pulm #Peds
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
Causes of Failure ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Congenital Heart Defect ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
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 ... Therapy #GDMT #CKD
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 ... hemolytic anemia, CKD ... immunosuppressive meds ... phagocytosis & directly
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Hypertension in CKD ... Evaluate for CKD ... Consider other causes ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
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 ... Cataract Plan for Meds