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Some of the techniques used for Antenatal Diagnosis

Amniocentesis 
 - Chromosome/micro-array and DNA analysis 
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Fetal infection — PCR ... Fetal infection serology ... transfusion Chorionic villus ... Fetal infection — PCR ... invasive surgery, e.g
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... or sed rate): Value ... GCA, but normal values ... in literature (NEJM ... cases (Cornelia NEJM
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 • Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
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Resp/Heme: CHF, valves ... inclusion body-), PMR ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Management of Pediatric Kidney Stones
Acute Managment:
 • Pain relief: NSAIDs, opioids
 • Facilitating passage of stone:
therapy (MET): e.g ... , Anuria - PCN ... - Calcium as per ... involvement: eyes, TFT, ECG ... Management #Pediatrics #nephrology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
priapism • Lab values ... sudden death • Lab values ... acid, Elevated Cr ... unless worrisome EKG
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
volume of 364 ml per ... meter (normal value ... mm Hg (normal value ... doppler #radiology #NEJM
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
symptoms, positive serology ... smear negative, PCR ... 20-90%, normal ECG ... trypomastigotes) 2) PCR ... Nifurtimox 8-10 mg/kg
Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis
 • ↑ in serum Cr of ≥ 0.3mg/dL above baseline
• ↑ in serum Cr ... liver disease (e.g ... diagnosis #HRS #nephrology
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
factors: - Serology ... special stains (e.g ... ribosomal RNA PCR ... - PCR for
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
previously stable values ... risk factors (eg ... hypertension (eg ... heart failure, neurologic ... Neurologic disorders