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Syncope - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Reflex Syncope 
 - Cardiogenic Syncope
, Signs and Symptoms ... #Syncope #Differential ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms #
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
, Signs and Symptoms ... DrEricStrong #Shock #Differential ... Classification #Table ... #CriticalCare # ... Sign #Symptoms #
Anaplasma Infection - Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Pathophysiology: 
 • Obligate, intracellular bacteria
 • Transmitted via blacklegged tick —
scapularis • Infects ... within morulae Signs ... myalgias, shaking chills ... ), cough (30% cases ... ) Laboratory findings
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Lung Ultrasound Findings ... sliding/barcode sign ... pleura in severe cases ... Distress Syndrome (ARDS ... #pulmonary #differential
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
of symptoms or signs ... 50 or less: • Neurologic ... Retinitis (Most common cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #signs #symptoms
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... inspiration, this finding ... reflects conditions ... diagnosis #cardiology #differential ... #causes
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
The most common causes ... more than one cause ... Most relevant findings ... dullness, puddle sign ... incisional). 3) Signs
Summary of clinical findings for patients with encephalitis, by cause

#Encephalitis #Signs #Symptoms #Table #Diagnosis #Differential #CSF
Summary of clinical findings ... encephalitis, by cause ... #Encephalitis #Signs ... #Symptoms #Table ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Edema (NCPE) - Differential ... common assessment findings ... • Signs/Symptoms ... • Signs/Symptoms ... #differential #
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
with previously stable ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Neurologic disorders ... #Differential #