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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Algorithm Step ... may actually be normal ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
Disorders of vascular integrity ... cascade is intact - test ... administration, evaluation ... of factor VII should ... liver function tests
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency - Abnormal ... Disruptions in vascular integrity ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... atrophied from a long-term ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... endocrinology #workup
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... <45% and SF is normal ... , further evaluation ... hemochromatosis #algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , this list is long ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... any diagnostic test ... a repeat study should ... A normal scan should ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
1928, a 32-page long ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... to lying down should ... during clinical evaluations ... pseudoanemia is a normal