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Costoclavicular (Eden’s) Test for Thoracic Outlet / Costoclavicular Syndrome

While palpating the radial pulses, the examiner pulls
Costoclavicular ... palpating the radial ... examiner pulls the shoulders ... #physicalexam #vascular ... #orthopedics #sports
Costoclavicular (Eden’s) Test for Thoracic Outlet / Costoclavicular Syndrome

While palpating the radial pulses, the examiner pulls
Costoclavicular ... palpating the radial ... examiner pulls the shoulders ... #physicalexam #vascular ... #orthopedics #sports
Performing Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Measurement
Sensitive and Specific + Inexpensive Test for Diagnosing PAD [In Patients
+ Inexpensive Test ... Peripheral Arterial Disease ... Accurately: • Patient should ... cuff ~2cm above medial ... #Measurement #vascular
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
intrapulmonary vascular ... Should be performed ... 10 minutes of rest ... Intra-pulmonary vascular ... no established medical
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
requires special media ... these bacteria should ... BCNIE Diagnostic ... exists Infectious Diseases ... #differential #workup
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
phlebotomy/ blood work ... to lying down should ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... Anemia of renal disease ... #differential #diagnosis