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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #Interpretation
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... with suspected pulmonary ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Tuberculosis Testing

LATENT TB
• LTBI is diagnosed when an asymptomatic patient has a positive TST or IGRA
has a positive TST ... to have their TST ... skin testing (TST ... False-negative TST ... used to exclude pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... #Function #Test ... #PFT #Interpretation
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... deciding which test ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Algorithm