4 results
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS ... ) Testing - Hypercoagulable ... Workup Algorithm ... maternal chromosomal causes ... #Workup #Algorithm
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Autoimmune (SLE/APLS ... ), Malignancy, Hypercoagulable ... common, Aortic root abscess ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... - Switch to oral
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... to perform own ADLs ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs