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Schema for documenting a type 1 MI, type 2 MI, or non-MI troponin elevation based on
non-MI troponin elevation ... based on clinical ... and underlying causes ... Infarction #Troponin #Elevation
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Intestine - Other causes ... of elevation: ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... diagnosis #comparison #treatment
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Elevation, Lactic ... of lactate as a clinical ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... Elevation Type
Pericarditis can be seen on EKG with diffuse ST elevations without reciprocal changes along with diffuse
with diffuse ST elevations ... First line treatment ... in refractory cases
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... effect following treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Definition: T.bili elevation ... non-ICU vs ICU causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... an elevation in ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm
Pemberton's Sign caused by a Retrosternal Thyroid Goiter

Elevating the arms causes the previously flat neck veins
Pemberton's Sign caused ... Thyroid Goiter Elevating ... the arms causes ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
ELEVATION Mnemonic for Causes of ST Segment Elevation

E - Electrolyte Abnormalities
L - Left Bundle Branch Block
E
ELEVATION Mnemonic ... for Causes of ST ... Segment Elevation ... Aneurysm T - Treatment ... Vasospasm #ELEVATION