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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • ... #FunctionTests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Elevated Liver Enzymes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease US — Normal ... • Others #LFTs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs ... #Elevated #Abnormal ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... the magnitude of enzyme ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #Liver #Enzymes
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Elevated Lactate ... a cytoplasmic enzyme ... upon damage • Normal ... red blood cell enzymes ... Legionnaires disease • Pulmonary
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... liver enzymes, ... <45% and SF is normal ... liver enzymes to ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated Hemoglobin ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Interpretation of LFTs ... specificity to elevated ... - If both are normal ... Source of Liver Enzyme ... transaminitis #LFTs
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... specificity to elevated ... function may be abnormal ... Source of Liver Enzyme ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
mesenteric ischemia • Elevated ... Muscle strength & enzymes ... fluid (CSF) is abnormal ... in 90%, with elevated ... Mono Multiplex, Elevated