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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Causes of Polyneuropathy ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency ... • Toxic: EtOH, Meds ... #causes #neurology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... Glucocorticoid Deficiency ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Algorithm for evaluating multiple ring-enhancing lesions in immunocompetent (HIV negative)

#ringenhancing #lesions #cns #brain #diagnosis #differential #algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating ... #differential #algorithm ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
and Treatment Algorithm ... Ferritin <100 ng/mL ... Ferritin 100-299 ng/mL ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #cardiology
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
Iron Deficiency ... → Inflammation causes ... endpoint of all-cause ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Evolution of stroke on CT and MRI. 

Day 1: NCHCT demonstrates obscure left insular cortex. No
stroke on CT and MRI ... abnormalities in the left MCA ... on T2-weighted MRI ... Progression #Timeline #Neurology ... #Radiology #Findings
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
Encephalopathy, Cobalamin Deficiency ... Pons: ODS #MRI ... Differential #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Neurology
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Compatible syndrome + MRI ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #radiology #neurology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
ventricular hypertrophy; MCS ... circulatory support; and MI ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord compression (MRI ... • Infectious causes ... • Nutritional Deficiency ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential