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The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
listed in the table ... of morphologic findings ... we call these findings ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Other tests: • CT chest ... FINDINGS: • AAV ... typically seen on chest ... of DAH) RENAL FINDINGS ... #management #treatment
Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... about imaging findings ... low attenuation (table ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... • Auscultatory findings ... #Management #treatment ... #Pulmonary #Community
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
50 years in men Diagnosis ... serologic, and EMG findings ... characteristic EMG finding ... should undergo chest ... immunosuppressive therapy is required
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... antibiotics once stable ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... shows a small, stable ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
Empyema Necessitans (EN) on Chest Wall Physical Examination

Pulmonary teaching case: you are called to the bedside
Examination Pulmonary ... drain - What’s the diagnosis ... Fusobacterium Treatment ... cases surgery is required ... clinical #video #pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... with presence of pulmonary ... & Dry) is the treatment ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #table #foamed
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
starting amiodarone treatment ... Characteristic finding ... pneumonitis Diagnosis ... and confirmatory findings ... macrophages Treatment
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... • Hypovolemic shock ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table