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Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
Disease - Laboratory ... Testing SUMMARY ... non-invasive test ... Chronic #Disease #Laboratory ... #Testing #Comparison
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... patients with anemia ... • Additional laboratory ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... the presence of anemia ... more time for the laboratory ... and C serology testing ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Genitourinary Diagnostic Tests ... CBC + Chemistry: Anemia ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... Criteria #Workup #Testing
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Definitions - Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
1 STABLE ANGINA - Angina
demand in the setting ... pain occurs at rest ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Interpreting Right Heart Catheterizations

Always interpret a RHC based on the indication for getting the test. This
indication for getting ... the test. ... #hypertension #cardiology
Echinococcal Cysts in the Liver- The physical examination revealed hepatomegaly with a palpable hepatic mass. Laboratory
Laboratory tests ... liver #hepatic #radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... one post op Cardiology ... Recent PCI/stenting ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
year - Barium Enema ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... #Table #Risks #Testing
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
ECG • Limited laboratory ... testing Heart ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia ... #Palpitations #Cardiology