11 results
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Testing and Evaluation ... Cost - Cost per test ... Cardiac stress test ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Test
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Growth Hormone (GH) test ... gland and consider evaluation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... Angina Stress Test ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... Workup #Management #Algorithm ... #Transplant #diagnosis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... of liver blood test ... decision for repeat testing
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Multitarget stool DNA test ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... initial screening test ... normal, further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... stratification #diagnosis
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Multitarget stool DNA test ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing