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Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Abnormal Variability:
Fetal HR Tracing - Causes ... : Decelerations ... : • Early decelerations ... • Late decelerations ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Fetal Heart Rate Decelerations

Decelerations in fetal heart rate are more complicated and should be interpreted according
Fetal Heart Rate Decelerations ... Decelerations ... timing of the deceleration ... Obstetrics #OBGyn #Decelerations ... #Decels #Early
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Variability & Decelerations - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Minimal/Absent Variability
Fetal HR Tracing - Causes ... abnormality Early decelerations ... Late decelerations ... acidemia Prolonged deceleration ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hyperferritinemia - Differential Diagnosis
Ferritin > 1000
Ferritin is the storage form of iron. Increased hepcidin
Causes of Hyperferritinemia ... Decreased hepcidin levels ... will cause increased ... Most Common Causes ... 1% Most Common Causes
Strongyloides fuelleborni Lifecycle
Free-Living Cycle
1) Eggs containing rhabditiform larvae passed in feces.
2) Rhabditiform larvae hatch in environment.
Strongyloides fuelleborni Lifecycle ... larvae passed in feces ... #fuelleborni #LifeCycle
Echinococcus Life Cycle
1) Adult in small intestine eggs
2) Embryonated egg in feces
3) Oncosphere hatches; penetrates intestinal
Embryonated egg in feces ... #Echinococcus #LifeCycle
Causes of Hypercalcemia due to increased Vitamin D levels
 • The BIG 3:
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... increased Vitamin D levels ... Hypercalcemia #VitaminD #causes
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
suspected) • In case ... Insufficient blood levels ... • Special cases ... #pharmacology #levels
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Cycles and Androgen Levels ... endocrinology #causes
Pitting Edema on Physical Exam

Edema occurs when fluid that accumulates in tissues leads to swelling. When
include skin which feels ... -Causes may include ... problems, low protein levels