4 results
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
- Cost per test ... etiology of syncope Tests ... Cardiac stress test ... #testing #Cost ... #comparison
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR TESTING ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
IgA TTG has high sensitivity ... pts need further testing ... -A negative test ... -A positive test ... gastroenterology #workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing