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Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
head-impulse, nystagmus, test ... from the physical examination ... A diagnostic algorithm ... The approach uses ... into one of three clinical
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
confirmed the diagnosis ... and gut, which causes ... #clincial #peds ... calcifications #infant #NEJM ... #Wolmans #radiology
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
- The physical examination ... Laboratory tests ... Hydatid disease is caused ... #clinical #NEJM ... liver #hepatic #radiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... #management #cardiology
Vertebral Hydatidosis- Physical examination revealed impaired sensation in both legs and weak foot flexion. Laboratory tests
Hydatidosis- Physical examination ... Laboratory tests ... Infection can cause ... #clinical #radiology ... #MRI #NEJM #vertebral
Lichen Planus- ...On examination, numerous purple papules were noted on the anterior surface of the forearms
Planus- ...On examination ... sawtooth rete pegs ... confirming the diagnosis ... Although the cause ... #NEJM #clinical
Disseminated Actinomycosis- ...Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed multiple pulmonary nodules (Panel A) associated
revealed multiple pulmonary ... patient received a diagnosis ... bacterial infection caused ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #CT #