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

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
: - Basic labs ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... - Lab for decreased ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... including liver function ... tests (LFTs) and ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... and C serology testing
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... neuromuscular junction ... blocks receptor function ... syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis ... Labs: - AchR antibodies
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... Cardiopulmonary Disorders ... weakness, muscle wasting ... - Rheumatoid arthritis ... fear of falling, functional