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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #differential # ... pulmonary #function ... #testing
Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
 - Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 
 - Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 
 - Alkaline
Liver Function Tests ... aminotransferase (AST ... Prothrombin #Liver ... #Function #Tests ... #Diagnosis #Testing
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... or AST > ALP): ... or AST): • US
Hepatocellular Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
Liver Injury → liver test abnormalities without evidence of liver
Injury - Differential ... Liver Injury Differential ... #Injury #Differential ... Diagnosis #hepatology #algorithm ... Transaminitis #LFTs
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... disease; AST, aspartate ... #Differential #
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tests of synthetic function ... injury #hepatitis #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Elevated Liver Enzymes ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Others #LFTs ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Bleeding / Bruising - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disordered Platelet Function ... ASA) • Renal Disease ... Iatrogenic) • Liver
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Movement Disorders - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... multiple sclerosis) Resting ... Tremor - Occurs at ... Etiology (Thyroid, Liver
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
approach to the differential ... chronic hyponatremia puts ... up to 3x in the setting ... include vaptans (HF/liver ... #Hyponatremia #Differential