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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... differential #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... vision changes, etc ... Treatment of GCA ... GCA #Temporal #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia ... of diagnosis (e.g ... Pulmonary: dyspnea ... #Signs #Symptoms
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
effects in the treatment ... Hepatotoxicity, QTc ... #valleyfever #management ... #treatment #antifungals ... #comparison #table