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Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Features That Differentiate ... it difficult to differentiate ... life-threatening causes ... #Presentation #comparison ... #Table #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... findings based on cause ... #Diagnosis #table ... #comparison #criticalcare
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... e.g. incidental CXR ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... Extrapulmonary: ankle ... polyarthritis(symmetrical, ankles
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pleuritic chest pain ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable
Webber Ankle Injury Classification

A: In a Supination-Adduction injury the fibula breaks first, with a fracture below
is not seen on plain ... appear to be a stable ... and easy way to differentiate ... These injuries are caused ... #Diagnosis #Orthopedics
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Management Summary Causes ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr ... per day until stable
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... pump, Impella, LVAD ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare