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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests
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
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... neuromuscular disorders ... #Testing #PFT # ... PFTs #Interpretation
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
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
brain and spinal cord ... • Testing anti-GAD ... diazepam • EMG testing ... Lab Findings ... limb or joint disorders
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
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

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