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Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Malformation Normal ... CXR/CT • Hematemesis ... Abnormalities • CHF ... polyangiitis Vascular
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Redistribution In a normal ... The pulmonary vascular ... during a period of CHF ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: ... ischemic changes CXR ... vascular congestion ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Permanent irreversible dilatation ... Chronic inflammation causes ... Most Common Causes ... Nasal polyps and signs ... high-resolution chest CT
Dilation of the azygos vein is a sign of increased right atrial pressure and is usually
Dilation of the ... azygos vein is a sign ... the width of the vascular ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Azygous
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... pulse deficits vascular ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... tract, and often causes
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
or without LV dilation ... exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... sx overlap with normal ... May have typical HF
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... structural and vascular ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... defaulting to a normal ... #Radiology #CTChest