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Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... Diagnosis Algorithm Pulmonary ... Hypoxemia: • COPD ... • Hematologic Disorders ... PulmonaryHypertension #PHTN
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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: CHF, valves, COPD ... , ILD, OSA, pHTN ... Polyneuropathy, ALS), NMJ disorder ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
Pulmonary Hypertension ... connective tissue disorders ... hypoxemia • COPD ... anemia, thyroid disorders ... #Hypertension #PHTN
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... dysregulation, bouts of HTN ... , MOG antibody disorders ... (MOG) antibody disorders ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder ... (Cardiac, pulmonary ... of the spinal cord ... • Inflammatory disorders ... Differential #Diagnosis #neurology
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
respiratory drive due to neurologic ... OSA DIFFUSION DISORDER ... lung diseases, pulmonary ... Pneumonia, asthma, COPD ... , pulmonary embolus
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... lung disease (COPD ... #AcidBase #disorders ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology