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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Association, which is classes ... STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... #Stages #Classes ... #NYHA #ACCAHA
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
therapy by stage ... ejection fraction; GDMT ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Stages #ACCAHA
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... flare ups that cause ... #Staging #Stages ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
four-component staging ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #CHF ... #Congestive #HeartFailure ... #Stages #Classes ... #NYHA #ACCAHA
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
4 weeks after starting ... tuberculoma (later stage ... neurological symptoms • Caused ... due to increased CSF ... differential #TB #neurology
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... Phrenic nerve injury ... poisoning, Scorpion sting ... Neuromuscular #Weakness #Causes ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... osmolarity If cause ... NT-proBNP, cardiac imaging ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology ... #causes
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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CV/Resp/Heme: CHF ... Myopathy: Drugs (statin ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
1) Patient stands ... Observe when patient closes ... difference between standing ... Cerebellar disease: standing ... Rombergs #Test #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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• Trauma/Crush injury ... Digoxin • K sparing ... - Hyperosmolar states ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... potassium #high #nephrology