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Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
type: • Solid ... : Type of organ ... Diagnosis and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases ... oncology #diagnosis #management
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
 -
Hyperkalemia Drugs ... inhibitors Other causes ... disease - Renal transplant ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... #differential #causes
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm ... • Post-renal transplant ... • PHA type l/ ... type 2 • Type ... Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis #algorithm
Anosmia / Smell Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nasal Obstruction/ URTI:
 • Septal Deviation
 • Allergic Rhinitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus • Adrenal Hypofunction ... • Adrenal Hyperfunction ... • Smoking • Drugs ... #Causes
Delirium Overview

 • What is Delirium?
 • Types of Delirium
 • Common Causes
 • Reversible Causes
Types of Delirium ... • Common Causes ... • Drug-Induced ... • Non-Pharm Management ... Delirium #diagnosis #management
Types of Urinary Incontinence
 - Stress Incontinence - The urethral sphincter is weakened so that transient
Types of Urinary ... Medications - - Drugs ... #Incontinence #Types ... #Classification ... #Causes #diagnosis
Types of pancreas transplant and algorithm for clinical decision making for patients with type 1 diabetes
Types of pancreas ... transplant and ... algorithm for clinical ... 1 diabetes #Management ... #Transplant #SPK
Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
why LR does not cause ... PLUS a pH < 7.35 TYPE ... Utilization (VO2) • Drugs ... Clearance • Other TYPE ... pathophysiology #classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Classification: ... HRS-AKI (formerly Type ... HRS-Non-AKI (formerly Type ... • Evaluate for transplant ... • Urgent liver transplant
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polycythemia - Acquired Causes ... Hypoxia-independent: Post-renal transplant ... , Testosterone/drug ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm