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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Causes of False ... Asplenia Laboratory Interference ... Decrease #Diagnosis #DM2
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
Other causes should ... tolerance - Interference
Multiple Ultrasound Device Interference on POCUS
Quiz time: What is the likely cause for this POCUS artifact?
Clue:
Ultrasound Device Interference ... on POCUS Quiz ... is the likely cause ... for this POCUS ... #artifact #POCUS
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
- Interference with ... #primarycare #DM1
Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
Rouleaux Flow on POCUS ... significantly, it causes ... echogenic as in this case ... for underlying cause ... Jugular #IJ #Vein #POCUS
D-Sign on Ultrasound
Right Ventricular Pressure vs Volume Overload
Eccentricity Index (EI) = D2/D1
RV Overload “D Sign” EI
Index (EI) = D2/D1 ... ” EI > 1 - POCUS ... diagnosis #cardiology #pocus
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
relative with DM2 ... associated with DM ... • Secondary Causes ... Management #algorithm #DM2
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
• Higher doses cause ... kidney Dopamine (D1 ... activation • D1 ... cAMP/cGMP • Causes
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... 90 (>130/80 for DM ... end-organ damage or DM ... withdrawal Anatomic Causes ... RAS Metabolic Causes
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... inhibition with DMT1 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes