2678 results
Risk factors for atherosclerosis

Modifiable risk factors:
 - Dyslipidemia (elevated LDL, decreased HDL)
 - Tobacco smoking
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Risk factors for ... atherosclerosis Modifiable risk ... Dyslipidemia (elevated LDL ... , decreased HDL) ... Non-modifiable risk
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism Decreased HDL ... Androgens Increased LDL ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Suggested algorithm for bone marrow biopsy and skeletal imaging in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined
Suggested algorithm ... small (<1.5 gm/dL ... IgM MGUS, low-risk ... protein <1.5 gm/dL ... #MGUS #Biopsy #algorithm
Fibrates - Gemfibrozil and Fenofibrate 
Mechanism: activates PPAR alpha
Lipid Effects:
 - Decrease TG by 30-50%
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50% - Increase HDL ... - Decrease LDL ... increases the risk
The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) Scoring System
CRP (mg/dL), 
WBC (per mm3), 
Hemoglobin (g/dL),
The Laboratory Risk ... System CRP (mg/dL ... Score < 6: Low Risk ... Score >= 8: High Risk ... System #Diagnosis #Risk
Pediatric UTI Algorithm (2-24 months of age)

Risk stratify with UTI Calc: 
 - Age months
Pediatric UTI Algorithm ... months of age) Risk ... Pediatric #UTI #Algorithm ... UrinaryTractInfection #Peds #Risk
#Management #CAP #CommunityAcquiredPneumonia #Pneumonia #Risk #Stratification  #Admission #PSI #CURB65 #Algorithm #Score
CommunityAcquiredPneumonia #Pneumonia #Risk ... #PSI #CURB65 #Algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... to arm/jaw, CAD risk ... severe, tearing CP, Risks ... CP, Dyspnea, PE risk ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
CDC, entitled “Algorithm ... for Fall Risk Assessment ... The algorithm is ... Geriatrics #STEADI #Algorithm ... #Fall #Risk #Screening
Suggested Approach to Screening Patients at Risk for Diabetes #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #Screening #Diabetes #Algorithm #NEJM
Screening Patients at Risk ... Screening #Diabetes #Algorithm