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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Hypocalcemia Workup - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low Magnesium, High Magnesium - Functional Hypoparathyroidism
 • High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Magnesium - Functional ... resistance, Vitamin D deficiency ... , CKD • Low Phosphate ... - Vitamin D deficiency
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... LOW VIT D - Deficiency ... Kidney Disease (CKD ... Radiation - Mg+ deficiency ... #differential #algorithm
Metformin in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Immediate release:
 • Initial 500 mg or 850 mg once daily
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of vitamin B12 deficiency ... Monitor kidney function ... #Metformin #CKD ... #pharmacology #algorithm ... #management #kdigo
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
and Treatment Algorithm ... with TSAT <20% (functional ... reasonable to improve functional ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #cardiology
Algorithm for screening/diagnosis and treatment/follow‐up of iron deficiency in patients with chronic heart failure. Hb, haemoglobin;
Algorithm for screening ... follow‐up of iron deficiency ... reduced ejection fraction ... saturation #Iron #Deficiency ... #Management #Diagnosis
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
routine transfusion algorithms ... clotting factor deficiency ... ↑ → fibrinogen deficiency ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #interpretation
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... ; EF, ejection fraction ... reduced ejection fraction ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... CriticalCare #Hematology #Interpretation
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD ... up, Pericardial friction ... #Algorithm #differential