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Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
The most common cause ... from the various causes ... between cardiogenic and ... Kerley B-lines and ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Algorithm for Treatment ... scan - 90-100% se and ... • Assess for Pulmonary ... management #algorithm #cardiology ... #pulmonary #treatment
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... - Observe and ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
you think of the causes ... in the alveoli and ... cause consolidation ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
standing erect, the pulmonary ... The pulmonary vascular ... causes distension ... redistribution of pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
MD) - Diagnosis and ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... only curative treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
determine the cause ... other non-pulmonary ... Pulmonary hemorrhage ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Consolidation #Causes
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
without other cause ... : 33% • Treatment ... CXR with pulmonary ... : No • Treatment ... Transfusion #Reactions #hematology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... • Azathioprine and ... by case) • Surgery ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Medical Management of Acute RV Failure
 • Evaluate and Treat Etiology of RV Failure [e.g. Acute
Failure • Evaluate and ... involving RV, Pulmonary ... rightventricular #cardiology ... #management #treatment