6 results
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Subphrenic abscess ... Noninfectious: • Malignancy ... #causes
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... for appropriate dosing ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Cancer #Algorithm
Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Solitary Nodule: • Malignant ... Granuloma • Abscess ... • Primary lung cancer ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management Summary ... • Most common cause ... foreign body, cancer ... polyangiitis) • Malignancy ... #pulmonary #differential
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Endocarditis Summary ... Non-Infectious (NTBE): • Malignancy ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Treat underlying cause
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management Summary ... lung disease Caused ... echocardiography - Assess ... contrast-enhanced TTE ... scanning or pulmonary