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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Algorithm Restrictive ... neuromuscular disorders ... #Testing #PFT # ... PFTs #Interpretation
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... Burak @kwburak #LFTs ... diagnosis #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT ... - Bone marrow evaluation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... of the pattern ... decision for repeat testing ... #LFTs #Abnormal
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... normal, further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... and hematologic disorders ... #diagnosis #management
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Assessment: • Evaluation ... ultrasound) • Muscle function ... kg BW) and meal pattern ... muscle mass and function ... Cirrhosis #diet #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Abdominal Pain Disorders ... abdominal pain lasting ... stereotypical pattern ... (for example, eating ... AbdominalPain #Disorders
Bulimia Nervosa: Pathogenesis and Risk Factors
Biological Risk Factors
 • Gender: F > M
 • Genetics: Some
development, causing disordered ... feeding patterns ... structure and function ... Appearance over-evaluation ... obsessive thinking patterns