37 results
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... flare ups that cause ... biventricular pacemaker ... #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... four-component staging ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive ... #Classes #NYHA
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Stage I - Redistribution ... with the patient standing ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... In these cases comparison ... with old fims can
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
inspiratory drop in ... regurgitation • High ... output states ( ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... #causes
Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
desirable, e.g. in ... non-invasive - High ... identify non-calculus causes ... for non-calculus causes ... - Limited IVP can
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... Hyperkalemia: • CKD ... Food - Avoid in ... CRF: • Dried ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... - Hyperosmolar states ... Food - Avoid in ... CRF: • Dried ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
Quincke's Pulse in ... state (not always ... HF. ... EtOH causes thiamine ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
Eczematous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Eczematous - Pruritic/Scaly/Erythematous lesions. Usually poorly demarcated
 • Atopic Dermatitis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Discoid Eczema) - Coin ... chest folds • Stasis ... onset, requires high ... #causes