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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Clinical manifestations ... rheumatica (PMR) • Increased ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... Increased red ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Algorithm ... Workup #Hematology #Diagnosis
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic ... Algorithm. ... result in dramatic increase ... mitotic rate, increased ... Skin-homing T-cells #Diagnosis
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... venous return and increases ... PO intake, Increase ... salt intake → Increases ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
Clinically Significant Cardiovascular Drug-Drug Interactions With OTC Supplements and Herbal Products
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
 • Night-blooming
Clinically Significant ... clopidogrel, leading to increased ... John’s wort - Increases ... Grapefruit juice - Increases ... • Echinacea - Increases
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... Loss - Increased ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Likelihood Ratios - Probability
Remember 2/5/10 and 15/30/45:
 • LR of 2 increases the probability by 15%
45: • LR of 2 increases ... 15% • LR of 5 increases ... 30% • LR of 10 increases ... 10 • LR of 1/2 decreases ... Probability #LRs #diagnosis
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Overfill ... (Increased renal ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Differential Diagnosis of Thrombocytopenia by Categories:
- Decreased Production
- Increased Destruction
- Redistribution

#Diagnosis #Thrombocytopenia #Differential #Algorithm #Causes #Ddxof
Differential Diagnosis ... Decreased Production - Increased ... Redistribution #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Algorithm