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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Lung Disease • Asthma ... FunctionTests #PFTs ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #asthma #COPD
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... #Spirometry #PFTs ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... to PFTs: 1) Look ... #PFT #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Hepatocellular Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
Liver Injury → liver test abnormalities without evidence of liver
Injury → liver test ... • Infections: Hepatitis ... #hepatology #algorithm ... Transaminitis #LFTs ... #hepatitis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Liver Function Tests ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm for Transaminitis ... PSC, Alcoholic Hep ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
(DAH), asthma in ... nodules, asthma ... anti-GBM) Other tests ... pericardial effusion) • PFTs ... #differential #diagnosis
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Eosinophilia, asthma ... lesions-interstitial keratitis ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... : • CBC • LFT