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Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypertension ... based on repeat clinic ... Steroids (Cushing's, exogenous ... #Algorithm #Causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation and Management of Sickle Cell Crises
Clinical Manifestations and Management

#Diagnosis #Management #Hematology #SickleCell
Algorithm for the ... of Sickle Cell Crises ... Clinical Manifestations ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Manifestations #Workup #Algorithm
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... such as reflex ... further guide management ... Further diagnostics ... should be guided by clinical
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Causes of Approach ... Non-Focal • Refer ... #ALOC #Workup #diagnosis ... #workup #algorithm ... #Causes
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
fatigue despite clinical ... Pearls: • IDA and active ... have fatigue w/ active ... /other causes • ... #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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and Management ... extrapulmonary cases ... Clinical Signs ... signs/symptoms of active ... numbness, decreased reflexes
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Syndrome • Syndrome caused ... • Diagnosis: ... cord function and reflex ... activity below ... bulbocarvenosus reflex
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
the pupillary reflex ... very sensitive diagnostic ... regarding the cause ... Defect #Neurology #Clinical ... Pupils #MacrusGunn #PhysicalExam
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... production • Actively ... #Differential #Causes ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Resuscitation/Restrictive (Critical ... , consider for active ... Fibrinogen >120 refer ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm