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Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... underlying cause (CHF ... cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome ... Potomania - Tea ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... initiation • Differential ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Decompensated CHF ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Abdominal compartment syndrome
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... athletic training, Pulmonary ... Gastrectomy, WHDA syndrome ... diet, Alcoholism, Tea-toast ... #ferritin #hematology
Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Not all that wheezes is asthma
Vibrations of turbulent flow against
Wheezing - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... , PCD, Mycobacterial ... plug, Carcinoid syndrome ... #pulmonary #wheeze
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
importantly, bedside ultrasound ... with presence of pulmonary ... acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #heartfailure #chf
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Vasculitis Differential ... Diagnosis: • Systemic ... Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
factor (GCSF) treatments ... blood count with differential ... marrow studies Treatment ... factors (examples: G-CSF ... #diagnosis #hematology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
of 37°C to the near-freezing ... thrombophlebitis, pulmonary ... Cryofibrinogenemia Diagnosis ... Antiphospholipid syndrome ... Cryofibrinogenemia #diagnosis
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome ... leukoencephalopathy (PML ... Leishmaniasis Differential ... #Inflammatory #Syndrome ... #Differential #