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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Emphysematous COPD ... Non-emphysematous COPD ... #Pulmonary #Function ... #asthma #COPD
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs ... Transaminitis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... lung disease; LFT ... , liver function ... #Hypertension #Workup
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... About CPPD When ... disease states Pathophysiology ... pain, loss of function ... Synovial Fluid Testing
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT ... #hematology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... platelet function ... deficiency - Abnormal ... clotting factor function ... deficiency Work
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
Deposition Disease (CPPD ... ) Pathophysiology ... Think About CPPD ... Asymptomatic CPPD ... pain, loss of function