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Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Androgens Increased LDL ... ApoB-100 • LDLr ... • Familial LPL ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Mechanism of Action of Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile Acid Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid Pool →
Expression → ↑ VLDL ... /Secretion → ↑ LDL ... Production → ↑ LDL ... Receptors → ↑ LDL ... Clearance → ↓ Plasma LDL-C
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exudative Effusion:
 - Pulmonary
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Effusion: - Pulmonary ... , SLE) • Pulmonary ... • (Early) Pulmonary ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Ranson's Criteria in Pancreatitis 
At Admission: 
 - Age > 55 years 
 - WBCs >
Glucose > 200 mg/dl ... - LDH > 350 ... BUN rise > 5 mg/dl ... Calcium < 8 mg/dl ... #Pancreatitis #Diagnosis
Normal Hilar Anatomy on Chest X-Ray
The hilum is 95% vessels and while it is not important
branches and the pulmonary ... main bronchus LUL ... lobe bronchus LLL ... intermedius LPA - left Pulmonary
Risk factors for atherosclerosis

Modifiable risk factors:
 - Dyslipidemia (elevated LDL, decreased HDL)
 - Tobacco smoking
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Dyslipidemia (elevated LDL ... , decreased HDL)
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Dehydrogenase (LDH ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Framework LDH ... Legionnaires disease • Pulmonary ... #differential #diagnosis
Post Pulmonary Embolism Syndrome - Diagnostic Algorithm

Annals of the ATS @AnnalsATS

#PostPE #Pulmonary #Embolism #Syndrome #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Post Pulmonary Embolism ... Syndrome - Diagnostic ... AnnalsATS #PostPE #Pulmonary ... Embolism #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm • 12-13 g/dL ... reticulocyte count, LFTs, LDH ... Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... with suspected pulmonary ... thromboembolic pulmonary ... HPAH, hereditary pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Peds