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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Relative ... Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... High Affinity ... #Algorithm #Causes
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
intuitive way to use ultrasound ... spectrum, based on clinical ... call it, “Think High ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm
An intuitive way to use ultrasound to evaluate sick patients along the peri-shock to full shock
intuitive way to use ultrasound ... spectrum, based on clinical ... call it, “Think High ... #Diagnosis #POCUS ... Evaluation #Protocol #Algorithm
Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis on Gallbladder POCUS (Labeled)

Sagittal plane showing two gallstones, trace fluid (at around 9
Cholecystitis on Gallbladder ... POCUS (Labeled) ... Diagnosis is Cholecystitis ... #POCUS #Labeled ... #clinical #ultrasound
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
So high index of ... clinical suspicion ... is required for diagnosis ... Frequent false-negative ... - Infectious Diseases
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
of pregnancy, critical ... • Low TSH, high ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
X-ray and lung ultrasound ... Intubation only if clinically ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... (vital signs, clinical ... Do not measure negative
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... • 1st degree relative ... with DM2 • High ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease
Oroya Fever
Hematologic disease caused by Bartonella bacilliformis
Restricted to the Andes highlands of Peru & Ecuador
B. bacilliformis:
Fever Hematologic disease ... bacilliformis: - Gram negative ... Lutzomyia verrucarum Clinical ... Inflammation: high ... Nodular → Mular DIAGNOSIS
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
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IgG4-Related Disease ... Clinical history ... , lymph node), high ... • Some false negative ... IgG4 #Related #Disease