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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
 •
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (e.g., fever, myalgia ... brain lesion • CNS ... infection (e.g. ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Triage EKG (no prior ... Sister had MI in ... Differential/diagnosis ... RV, McConnell's sign ... A4c #clinical #cardiology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... CRF) • Infection ... Anorexia Nervosa • CNS ... endocrinology #causes #pediatrics
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Lymphadenopathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (e.g. ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD ... #Differential #
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... have no pain - LAD ... avR - proximal LAD ... #Ischemia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
skin lesions, LAD ... splenomegaly Other infections ... Lesions #Brain #differential ... diagnosis #causes #radiology ... #neurology
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... worsening brady, Signs ... Chest Pain • ECG ... : Bad block? ... Connect ECG Leads
Pediatric Vomiting - Gastrointestinal and Systemic Causes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hepatobiliary:
 • Acute Hepatitis
 • Acute
Pediatric Vomiting ... Systemic Causes - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Other: • Sepsis (e.g ... Intracranial Pressure (CNS
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... to Anemia - Differential ... deficiency • Lead ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... symptoms): MRI+gad ... sarcoid or other CNS ... inflammatory cause) • EMG ... Management #Treatment #Neurology