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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #FunctionTests ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #diagnosis
Cryoglobulinemia Classification Types

Type 1: Monoclonal IgM (rarely IgG/lgA)
 • Raynaud phenomenon, Digital ulcers/gangrene, Livedo reticularis, Hyperviscosity
Cryoglobulinemia Classification ... peripheral neuopathy, pulmonary ... (dyspnea, cough ... Cryoglobulinemia #Classification ... #diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pericardial ... • Diastolic Dysfunction ... #Algorithm #Causes
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... symptomatic tachycardia, dyspnea ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... #types #diagnosis
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... symptomatic tachycardia, dyspnea ... END-ORGAN DYSFUNCTION ... • Most common type ... #Types #diagnosis
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... protein receptor type ... activin A receptor type ... Diastolic dysfunction ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... stratification #diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
tremor, pallor, dyspnea ... and panic attack-type ... and other organ dysfunction ... may present with pulmonary ... glucose, apparent type
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
Langerhans cells, a type ... • Pulmonary Symptoms ... : Cough, dyspnea ... DIAGNOSIS • Imaging ... is crucial in pulmonary