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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 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
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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feel weak": • Infectious ... CV/Resp/Heme: CHF ... Myopathy: Drugs (statin ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes ... #neurology
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
tuberculoma (later stage ... neurological symptoms • Caused ... and not direct infection ... due to increased CSF ... differential #TB #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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present in 15% of cases ... altered mental status ... , and focal neurologic ... Demyelinating disease caused ... InfectiousDiseases #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
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
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... - ETOH - Infection ... Diagnosis #Management #causes ... #treatment #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
caused by Ca2+ ... Epithelial Channels (K+ Sparing ... Antagonists, K+ Sparing ... Heart Association class ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology