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Dizziness - Central and Peripheral Causes - Differential Diagnosis
Central Causes:
 • Cerebrovascular:  vertebrobasilar, TIA, Wallenburg,
Dizziness - Central ... Differential Diagnosis Central ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Dizziness #Central ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
The management of hypoxia in a patient undergoing a procedure has a variety of etiologies, but
The management of ... recognize the cause ... to also have a general ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... Cushing syndrome (central ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... Hormone • MRI ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. This algorithm provides a general approach
Diagnosis and Treatment ... This algorithm provides ... a general approach ... diagnosis and management ... #Diagnosis #Management
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • AMS (altered mental ... blood pressure control ... Cl⁻ with other components ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
the Management ... Seizures The management ... and bag-valve mask ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Management #Emergency
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... disc herniation (central ... suspected, immediate MRI ... CaudaEquina #Syndrome #MSK
Treatment Algorithm for Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)

#CRAO #Central #Retinal #Artery #Occlusion #CRAO #management #Algorithm #ophthalmology
Treatment Algorithm ... for Central Retinal ... CRAO) #CRAO #Central ... Occlusion #CRAO #management ... #Algorithm #ophthalmology
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
MRI, iADL scale, ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... - 25% genetic component ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... Loss of bladder control