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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
Rapidly Progressive ... staining): • Low ... Complement: Post-strep ... GN, Lupus Nephritis ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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proteinuria, rapidly progressing ... inflammation Others: • Lupus ... such as systemic lupus ... against MPO • Complement ... (Low levels mixed
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... joint • Systemic lupus ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... Additional Tests for Diffuse ... chest wall, and low
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Schatzki ring) • Progressively ... Intermittent: Diffuse ... region • Bolus slow ... disorder URGENT WORKUP ... gastroenterology #workup
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
ECF and ICF both work ... When we infuse Normal ... Progressive loss ... , the ICF must now ... patients we are all treating