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Algorithm for evaluating multiple ring-enhancing lesions in immunocompetent (HIV negative)

#ringenhancing #lesions #cns #brain #diagnosis #differential #algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating ... immunocompetent (HIV negative ... ringenhancing #lesions #cns ... #brain #diagnosis ... #causes #radiology
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(A) Congestion with ... (B) Treatment algorithm ... resolution of congestion ... Diuresis #CHF #Algorithm ... #Cardiology #Management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... cause permanent brain ... Aside from the brain ... Management #Neurology #CriticalCare ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm
Osborn waves - positive deflections at the J point (negative in aVR and V1) with a
at the J point (negative ... hypercalcemia, brain ... EmergencyMedicine #Cardiology ... #diagnosis #CriticalCare
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
sometimes advanced treatment ... Treatments may include ... #Management #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
• Normal or negative ... pg/ml EKG: • Negative ... Pulmonary vascular congestion ... edema (Traumatic brain ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Candidemia Workup and Management - IDSA Guidelines
1) Antibiotics
 • Empiric: Echinocandins (e.g. micafungin) for most patients
Susceptibilities, Negative ... Consider: Spine, CNS ... or GU tract By Brian ... #candidiasis #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... have achieved negative ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... sequences with relative ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
that results in CNS ... tested and if negative ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment