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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... ) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... Lung Disease Obstructive ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Function Test (LFTs ... Bili - Direct (Obstructive ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #Liver #FunctionTest ... #LFTs #Elevation
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... FEV1/FVC < 70% (obstruction ... (confirm restrictive ... #Interpretation
Here’s an approach to interpreting PFTs from the AAFP
#Diagnosis #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #Restrictive #Obstructive
to interpreting PFTs ... AAFP #Diagnosis #PFTs ... #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #Restrictive ... #Obstructive
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs ... #TSH #Interpretation
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dysfunction • Restrictive ... Tachyarrhythmia Airway Obstruction ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Amiodarone Thyroid Complications
Amiodarone: 
 - iodine-rich, similar structure to T4, with half life up to 100d
- Typically in pts ... - Typically in pts ... amiodarone leads to destructive ... Amiodarone Induced Hypothyroidism ... - Typically in pts