2069 results
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
C-ANCA): GPA >>> MPA ... > eGPA • MPO-ANCA ... P-ANCA): eGPA, MPA ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Blood Disorders - Markers and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Acute
 • Myloid (AML) - CD13, CD33, CD34,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... CD34, HLA-DR, MPO ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
A group of necrotizing, small-vessel vasculitis without immune complex deposition. Complement levels are normal due
associated with MPO ... polyangiitis - MPO ... polyangiitis - MPO ... Renal-limited - MPO ... #CANCA #PANCA #MPO
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
polyangiitis - MPO ... PR3 (80-90%) > MPO ... involvement - PR3>MPO ... Churg-Strauss) - MPO ... Anti-GBM disease - MPO
2021 ACR/VF Guidelines for Management of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) and Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)

#Granulomatosis #Polyangiitis #GPA
Polyangiitis (MPA ... #Polyangiitis #MPA ... #rheumatology #algorithm
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... LVAD) Patient Algorithm ... troubleshooting Algorithm
ANCA Associated Vasculitis (AAV) - Auto-antibodies and Differential Diagnosis

MPA → usually p-ANCA
GPA → usually c-ANCA
EGPA →
Differential Diagnosis MPA ... 50% P-ANCA (MPO
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... a.k.a EPO. ... waiting for the EPO ... is ramping up EPO ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithms for Microcytic, Normocytic and Macrocytic Anemia

#Microcytic #Normocytic #Macrocytic #Anemia #Algorithm #Comparison #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithms ... Macrocytic #Anemia #Algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... : Alternative; BPO ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm