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Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
/Q scanning or CT-PA ... are outlined in Table ... OBGyn #Radiology #VTE ... PE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Table #Pregnant
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... Get an LP and imaging ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... smear • Signs of VTE ... Venous duplex or CTA
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
Modalities for Workup ... Triple-phase CT ... or nephropathy CT ... bowel duplication cysts ... #imaging #modalities
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... scanning versus CT-PA ... PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE ... #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Algorithm
Possible Algorithm for Workup of Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Tier 1 Workup:
 • CBC, comprehensive metabolic
Possible Algorithm ... of Unknown Origin ... • Abdominal imaging ... ESR, +/- CRP • CT ... DrEricStrong #FUO #Algorithm
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... lower extremities, CT ... Order 18FDG-PET/CT ... FUO #Diagnosis #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 ... Stable patients ... • <3mo since VTE