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Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
Graves’ Disease: ... T lymphocytes also ... the etiology Signs ... GravesDisease #pathophysiology ... #signs #diagnosis
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
to diagnose the case ... as Typical AVNRT ... excludes other differentials ... ’s called Frog sign ... Cardiology #Neck #Frog #Sign
A Lewis Lead (also called the S5 lead) is a modified ECG lead used to detect
A Lewis Lead (also ... clinically, based on signs ... and symptoms, but ... Lead is then read as ... Placement #Flutter #ECGEducator
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Edema (NCPE) - Differential ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... - The classic signs ... #differential #
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
• Myopathy (Also ... caused by hydroxychloroquine ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... lumbar spine Signs ... • As soon as ... Syndrome #MSK #pathophysiology ... #signs
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Elevation - Differential ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... (Eiffel Tower sign ... "pinched off" as
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
for secondary causes ... neoplasms) • Screen also ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... Disorders #Algorithm #Differential
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... high WBC count cause ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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extrapulmonary cases ... Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... should be done in ALL