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Severity of Aortic Stenosis in Adults 
Current ACC/AHA guidelines recommend cut-off values for Doppler-echocardiographic measurements of
valve area (AVA ... >50 mmHg (2) (Table ... common problem in clinical ... with impaired and normal ... AorticStenosis #Classification
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup ... Algorithm Gynecomastia ... is common in clinical ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... node biopsy • Clinical ... artery biopsy • Lab ... values supporting
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
revealed moderate aortic ... video and Panel A; LA ... square meter (normal ... was 14 mm Hg (normal ... source for video) #clinical
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Anterior ischemic optic ... Clinical manifestations ... efficacy of GCs Abnormal ... TAB By Dr. ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) Suspect: Clinical ... sedimentation rate + Normal ... Skin Disease Classification ... Cytopenias • Cardiac valve ... flares • CRP normal
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... with previously stable ... values. 3. ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Coarctation of aorta
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Determine if any labs
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... transitioning to oral ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table