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STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
STEMI Equivalents ... J point • De Winter ... syndrome - J-point ... V2 • Wellens sign ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
Differential Diagnosis ... Non-Infectious Causes ... falls (like a wave ... Brucellosis Faget's Sign ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
less systemic symptoms ... , holster sign, ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... - Classic triad ... after 2 years of treatment
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
Association functional class ... With treatment, ... in patients who never ... signs of heart ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... - 80% have fever ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... #TLS #diagnosis
Sweet Syndrome

Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis (Sweets Syndrome) is a skin condition characterized by fever and inflamed
Episcleritis Signs ... and Symptoms: ... Causes: - Idiopathic ... Treatment: - Systemic ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... at the time of diagnosis ... General: fever, ... : ACUTE, fever, ... #Management #Signs
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
arrhythmia - Fever ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... Actively maintained fever ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... #Differential #Causes ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
Similar symptoms ... Syndrome: 3d of ... Assc symptoms include ... LBRF can be diagnosed ... initiation of treatment