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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Algorithm Relative ... Idiopathic JAK-2 ... Abdominal Ultrasound ... High Affinity ... #Hematology
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
Brugada algorithm 1. ... concordance 2. ... point) of S > 100 ms ... in any V lead 3. ... Aberrancy #Comparison #Diagnosis
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
Live 12-week ruptured ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... an IUP or not. #2 ... at the bedside #3 ... #Ultrasound #POCUS
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
3 cm bullae, often ... at sites of ruptured ... High-potency topical ... steroids 2. ... #Management #dermatology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Causes include: ... 1. ... system activity, 2. ... oxide synthesis, 3.
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
High incidence ... symptoms are not caused ... 3 of cases): 50% ... 3 of cases): rarely ... anterior/posterior MSK
Normal hepatic vein Doppler Ultrasound tracing
1) a large antegrade waveform (negative velocity) noted during early and
tracing 1) a large ... antegrade waveform (negative ... towards the RV apex 2) ... on RA pressure 3) ... #pocus
Baker's Cyst on POCUS
Looking for DVT. 3 point compression US negative. But saw this in the
compression US negative ... fossa Key points 1) ... popliteal cyst 2) ... for a definitive diagnosis ... " 6) Rupture appears
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
varying degrees of: 1. ... develops later 2. ... - More than 2/ ... Sjogren's • CSF: - Abnormal ... tested and if negative
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
RP-ILD Phenotype 1 ... arthritis Phenotype 2 ... weakness Phenotype 3 ... #rheumatology #dermatology ... #diagnosis