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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Diamond-Forrester classification ... and the HEART score ... Calculate a HEART score ... ACS #Evaluation #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome ... splenomegaly), Increased Risk ... Arthritis #RA #diagnosis ... #rheumatology # ... signs #symptoms
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Algorithm Symptoms ... quadrant discomfort Signs ... of autoimmune disease ... PBC if 2/3 criteria ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
incomplete Kawasaki Disease ... conditions met: z score ... effusion, or z scores ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... includes Kawasaki disease ... and toxic shock syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Erythematous #Rash #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... direction using risk ... structural heart disease ... show symptoms or signs ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Rome IV Criteria ... those at high risk ... Rule out celiac disease ... inflammatory bowel disease
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... clinical symptoms/signs ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... criteria should ... #Hepatology #Liver
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Criteria: • Elevated ... present, symptoms, signs ... • Treatment algorithms ... von Willebrand disease ... Summary #treatment #hematology