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Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
OMI vs STEMI - Differential ... predictive of occlusion ... ACS #OMI #STEMI #Differential ... Algorithm #cardiology #occlusionMI ... diagnosis #coronary #syndrome
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Hypercalcemia Parathyroid hormone–dependent ... - Parathyroid hormone–related ... Other humoral syndromes ... disease - Williams syndrome ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #Differential
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Blurry Vision - Differential ... - Retinal vein occlusions ... • Sjögren’s syndrome ... hyperviscosity syndrome ... Blurry #Vision #differential
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Virilization - Differential ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... Tumor Low Serum Hormone ... #Virilization #Differential
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
- Diagnosis of exclusion ... Iatrogenic - Hormonal ... contraceptive use - Hormone ... Obstetrics #Gynecology #Differential
Diseases Presenting with Pain Out Of Proportion (POOP) - Differential Diagnosis:
 - Orbital Cellulitis 
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Proportion (POOP) - Differential ... Compartmental Syndrome ... Acute Arterial Occlusion ... Diseases #Diagnosis #Differential
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Stress, Drugs, Syndrome ... inappropriate antidiuretic hormone ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Hyponatremia #Differential
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies - 
Dermatomyositis (DM), Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM), Antisynthetase Syndrome (ASS), Inclusion Body Myositis
Antisynthetase Syndrome ... (ASS), Inclusion ... #Rheumatology #Differential
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Pregnancy, Hormone ... LipidProfiles #Differential
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Hypothyroidism is a clinical ... syndrome resulting ... action of thyroid hormones ... , with varied clinical ... receptors for thyroid hormone