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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... Interpretation Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Function Test (LFTs ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #Liver #FunctionTest ... #LFTs #Elevation
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... (in community acquired ... Staph generates lots ... MRSA #Coverage #Indications ... #Pneumonia #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Hypoglycemia
Evaluation of Hypoglycemia
Patients with known diabetes who are not systemically ill and can
extensive workup is required ... consider: - BMP - LFT ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hepatocellular Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
Liver Injury → liver test abnormalities without evidence of liver
, HSV, VZV • Medications ... Diagnosis #hepatology #algorithm ... Transaminitis #LFTs
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
family history - Medications ... gastric bypass), LFT ... evaluation: not required
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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for an unrelated indication ... • Treatment algorithms ... with evidence of acquired
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
However, certain medications ... scanning may be required ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm