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Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ileostomy - NGT suction ... transport, renal function ... #Pathophysiology
Etiologies of dilated cardiomyopathy. HF, heart failure; HFrEF, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; HIV, human
Etiologies of dilated ... reduced ejection fraction ... Peripartum #dilated ... cardiomyopathy #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
; EF, ejection fraction ... preserved ejection fraction ... reduced ejection fraction ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
Heart Failure - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diastolic/Systolic Function ... Regurgitation Dilated ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... left ventricular function ... • Transfusion-related ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Non-Union - Malunion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Excessive motion ... normal axis Non Functional ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
ventricular ejection fraction ... avoid diagnostic delays ... cells • sFlt-1 & Activin ... , selenium) Differential ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... limited range of motion ... - Alcohol-related ... fear of falling, functional ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential