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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Algorithm • Normal ... 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 ... / ULN ALT) / (ALP ... SinaiBmoreIMRes #Liver #FunctionTest ... #LFTs #Elevation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... initial response to abnormal ... clinical symptoms/signs ... decision for repeat testing ... #LFTs #Abnormal
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
disrupt cellular function ... multiple spinal cord ... of UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... - Further testing
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
obstruction • COPD ... Nasal polyps and signs ... - BAR >1.0 is abnormal ... ) • Pulmonary function ... the airway • Treating
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
ABNORMALITIES - Functional ... Enzymes - From fasting ... Hypothermia and Cold ... mortality rates of all ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... ) - Spinal cord ... positive Romberg sign ... neuron disease (ALS ... fear of falling, functional