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Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: 1. ... ischemic changes CXR ... pulmonary edema • High ... #cardiology
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
x-rays. 1. ... oxygen level and high ... nodular interstitial lung ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
High incidence ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... granulomas within the lungs ... e.g. incidental CXR ... dyspnea, cough, chest
Mycoses

HISTOPLASMOSIS
• Inhalation of conidia → Yeast → travel to lymph nodes → spread in body
• Bird
clinical forms: 1) ... DX relies on a high ... Aspergillosis Pathophysiology ... change in the lungs ... fever • Septic shock
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
/50 Rule (part 1) ... x-ray (CXR), try ... wall following high ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary