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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... ; CTEPH, chronic ... ; LFT, liver function ... test.
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function ... #Stimulation #Test
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
the diagnosis of chronic ... Consider additional test ... #pneumonitis #pulmonary ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #HP #ILD
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... for new and old ... consider untreated chronic ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
disease Group III - Chronic ... hypoxemia • COPD, ILD ... • Sarcoidosis, chronic ... mediastinal tumors, chronic ... hemodialysis WHO PH Functional
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... urgent referral to secondary ... decision for repeat testing ... or referral to secondary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
insufficiency is mild ... secretion; in chronic ... secondary adrenal ... as a result of chronic ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
hypoxia • Wasting ... adults • Blood tests ... function tests: ... Sweat chloride test ... the airway • Treating
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... Pruritus #primary #secondary
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... for Chronic Obstructive ... medical treatment of chronic ... the outpatient setting ... COPD assessment test