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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #pulmonary #function
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
symptoms, and spirometry ... summary of the differential ... Diagnosis #Management #ACOPD ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
FAPD - Functional Abdominal Pain - Diagnosis Algorithm
Functional abdominal pain not otherwise
Abdominal migraine
Functional Constipation
IBS
Functional Dyspepsia

#FAPD #Functional
FAPD - Functional ... Functional abdominal ... Functional Dyspepsia ... #FAPD #Functional ... gastroenterology #differential
An Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Wheezing and Stridor

Stridor: Louder, constant-pitch sound over central airways
Wheezing: Musical
An Algorithm for ... Subglottic): • Functional ... Bronchoconstriction: Asthma, COPD ... Noisy #Breathing #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis is ... neuromuscular junction ... blocks receptor function ... life-threatening Differential ... : - Bedside: ice
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... @wabillin #Functional ... IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... the treatment goal ... the treatment goal ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Bronchiectasis is ... obstruction • COPD ... ) • Pulmonary function ... mycobacteria Treatment ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... It is an investigative ... management #cardiology #treatment