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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic Testing ... enzymes, Head CT ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... #testing #Cost ... table #comparison
Timing of Hypercoagulable Testing Following Unprovoked VTE
Workup Algorithm

- Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong - Strong Medicine https://www.youtube.com/c/EricsMedi

#unprovoked
Hypercoagulable Testing ... Following Unprovoked VTE ... Workup Algorithm ... - Strong Medicine ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness ... Workup Cost-effective ... Echocardiogram • Head CT ... #testing #Cost ... #Effectiveness
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... smear • Signs of VTE ... Venous duplex or CTA
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... of Unknown Origin ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... #FUO #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) CVA ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: - Known ... • <6mo since stroke ... • <3mo since VTE
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... echocardiography (TTE ... positive first-tier testing ... FUO #Diagnosis #Algorithm