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Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Differential Diagnosis ... immunosuppressive disorder ... • Systemic disorder ... retinopathy (sickle cell anemia ... #Vision #differential
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... - Differential ... vasculitis, malignant hypertension ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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Hypertensive Disorders ... ↑ in anti HTN meds ... #Disorders #Pregnancy ... htn #obstetrics ... #cardiology #differential
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Gestational Age - Differential ... • Gestational hypertension ... • Autoimmune disorders ... • Chronic anemia ... Algorithm #Causes #Obstetrics
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiopulmonary Disorders ... - Orthostatic hypotension ... embolism - Severe anemia ... exertional symptoms, hypotension ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential