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Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dysplasias • (e.g ... Panhypopituitarism Treatment ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Causes of Anemia ... Iron Deficiency (Eg ... Causes: Chronic ... Other • e.g ... #Macrocytosis #elevatedMCV
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Constipation ... • Age-Related (e.g ... • Neuropathy (e.g ... Tumors/Trauma (e.g ... #Causes
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Causes of Anemia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... Myelodysplastic Syndromes ... #Macrocytosis #elevatedMCV
Diffuse Acute Abdominal Pain (<72 hours) - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Look for surgical abdomen
Upper quadrant: R/O cardiac,
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Gastroenteritis • Constipation ... Metabolic disease (e.g ... • Sickle cell anemia ... Irritable bowel syndrome
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hematologic • Anemia ... • Drug Abuse (e.g ... Fatigue Syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Iron deficiency anemia ... halt nail growth (e.g ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Recurrent Polymorphic VT/Torsades de Pointes - Management Algorithm
Drugs that prolong QT interval:
 • Class 1a (quinidine,
Algorithm Drugs ... Congenital long QT Syndrome ... Hypocalcemia (rarely) Treatment ... : 0.5-5 mcg/min ... #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management