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Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
chronic obstructive pulmonary ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... endobronchial valve ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemoglobin: • Males ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... #hematology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Diagnosis: • Labs ... common • Imaging: CXR ... - pulmonary opacities ... 500 mg QD until normal ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... upright or lat ... - Switch to oral ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... with presence of pulmonary ... is vital while lab ... transitioning to oral ... #differential #algorithm