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Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Loops - Common Patterns ... Normal B. ... Parenchymal Lung Disease ... #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Spirometry #FlowVolume
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Valvular heart disease ... sx overlap with normal ... • Minority of Pts ... studies show no ↓ LV function
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
subcutaneous edema Pts ... Muscle atrophy may cause ... had more severe disease ... and diminished functional ... Dermatomyositis #diagnosis #management