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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
- Cost per test ... enzymes, Head CT ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... #testing #Cost ... Effectiveness #table
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Testing Common ... MRA; abdominal CT ... infusion Adrenal CT ... CT or MRI scan of ... #Workup #table
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... Origin (FUO) - ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... 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 ... • Additional tests ... #Origin #Workup
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... CRC incidence unknown ... mortality 26% • CT ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... CRC incidence unknown ... mortality 26% • CT ... #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... Algorithm STEP ... tuberculosis skin test ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT
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 ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing