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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Hypertension, Anemia ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Liver Function Test ... (LFTs) Elevation ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #Liver #FunctionTest ... #LFTs #Elevation ... Transaminitis #diagnosis
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... country), thyroid function ... changes), high MCV anemia ... gastric bypass), LFT ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hereditary ... Unremarkable Labs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Causes of Anemia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... - Normal Liver Function ... #Algorithm #Causes
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Can repeat labs ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Causes of Peripheral ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No Objective ... Cardio-pulmonary disease • Anemia ... #Algorithm #Causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... Mellitus Liver Function ... renal failure/uremia ... #Algorithm #causes
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... specific loss-of-function ... and petechiae Causes ... ) Labs: • Peripheral ... oncology #hematology #diagnosis
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
, Anemia • Prevalence ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... correction of lab ... /other causes • ... #diagnosis #management