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Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
or R/S>I STEMI Equivalents ... / Don't Miss Signs ... bigger than QRS - deWinter ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... Interpretation #differential
STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
STEMI Equivalents ... J point • De Winter ... deviation) • Acute ischemia ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential #
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
Regions - Frequent Differential ... Diagnoses Medical ... localizing signs ... or symptoms - Malaria ... #travel
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... - 80% have fever ... AKI, acute limb ischemia ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Edema (NCPE) - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... - Low-grade fever ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... arrhythmia - Fever ... #differential # ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Coltivirus Symptoms ... • Headache • Fever ... influenzae Symptoms ... Acute meningeal signs ... (fever, nuchal
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Presentation: Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: Strong sign ... • Progressive symptoms
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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: • Purpura, ischemic ... Coronary arteries - Fever ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... purpura: strong sign
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
Activation of ACC ... atherosclerosis, cardiac ischemia ... #pharmacology #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms