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Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... are present • Classic ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Classification ... #pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Vaughan Williams Classification ... Action, ↑ EFR & AP ... ↑ QT interval (delays ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Pathogenesis of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders: A maladaptive emotional state causing fear,
worry, and excessive stress, characterized by:
Anxiety Disorders ... Female gender (may ... be related to hormonal ... less internal locus ... #Pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
out K+ efflux • Delays ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... ↑ QT interval (delays ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
AKI) What to ask ... - BMP, cap, CBC ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... often prostate related ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... some symptoms related ... that involves disorders ... These causes could ... < 13 may represent
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Excessive bone gap ... NonUnion #Malunion #MSK ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
(bilateral age related ... neuroma) and stroke may ... Head and neck masses ... Mitochondrial disorders ... Noise trauma ○ MS
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Unstable Angina Delay ... stress testing may
Paget’s Disease: Complications
Abnormal Osteoclasts cause excessive bone turnover -> Incr bone resorption, Incr (abnormal) bone formation

MSK
bone formation MSK ... vertebral column may ... Skull expansion causes ... Nerve Palsies • Disordered ... PagetsDisease #pathophysiology