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Diagnostic approach to a limping child with an antalgic gait. 

(CBC = complete blood count; CRP
sedimentation rate; MRI ... Antalgic #Gait #Algorithm ... Pediatrics #Diagnosis #Workup
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
/S, EEG, Brain MRI ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... renal failure MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... a NCCT or • MRI ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... Defined if 1) CT/MRI-confirmed ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Mechanical complications of acute myocardial infarction
MR: mitral regurgitation, MI: myocardial infarction

#Diagnosis #Cardiology #Timeline #PostMI #Complications #Myocardial
myocardial infarction MR ... regurgitation, MI ... Mechanical #Rupture #Table
Differentiating type-I vs. type-II MI

Sorting this out is difficult, often relying heavily on clinical judgement.

A key
type-I vs. type-II MI ... probably a type-2 MI ... probably a type-1 MI ... The table below ... NSTEMI #Comparison #Table
A diagnostic approach to secondary amenorrhea. (DHEA-S = dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; LH =
luteinizing hormone; MRI ... #Differential #Algorithm
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... the diagnostic workup ... MRI, iADL scale, ... Classification #Workup ... Diagnosis #Geriatrics #Workup
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Various Imaging Modalities
 • Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal
Resonance Imaging (MRI ... #Contrast #CT #MRI ... diagnosis #comparison #table
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... CSF, thyroid, MRI ... Delirium #Management #Algorithm