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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Diplopia: Diplopia has been explored previously on ddxof. The earlier algorithm
Evaluation of Diplopia ... previously on ddxof ... potential etiologic causes ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
Differential Diagnosis ... and Evaluation ... 2) Presence of symptoms ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... events, prodromal symptoms ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Ddxof
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... symptom. ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... workup for specific symptoms ... organ-specific signs or symptoms ... #Differential #diagnosis
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
TABLE 2. ... of incomplete evacuation ... diarrhoea - Symptoms ... Subclassifications #Classes ... #Diagnosis #Diarrhea
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... suspected HH based on symptoms ... normal, further evaluation ... #diagnosis #management
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
10% of all lupus cases ... Constitutional symptoms ... constitutional symptoms ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation ... stratification #diagnosis
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation begins ... warning signs or symptoms ... Most cases of hypokalemia-induced ... #Diagnosis #Hypokalemia ... #Evaluation #Algorithm