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Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Patterns
Nuclear Patterns:
 • Homogeneous pattern: 
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: - SSc, PBC/ ... EJ, Jo-1, OJ, PL ... -7, PL-12, MDA5, ... #differential # ... diagnosis #rheumatology
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Liver Function Tests ... - Differential ... Ducts - PBC ... , PSC, Alcoholic ... Biliary stricture, PSC
Antinuclear Antibody Testing - Nuclear Patterns
Homogeneous pattern: 
 • SLE, SSc, AIH, JIA
 • dsDNA, chromatin,
Scl70 (in some cases ... : • SSc, PBC/SSc ... : • PBC, DM, other ... #differential # ... diagnosis #rheumatology
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
of inspiration Uses ... Passive Leg Raise test ... #Diagnosis # ... PCC #EndTidalCO2 ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Vascular Causes ... Autoimmune hepatitis, PBC ... , PSC, IgG4, HLH ... stone, Malignancy, PBC ... , PSC, Cystic fibrosis
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
opacities • Diagnosis ... initiation • Differential ... Diagnosis: Infection ... fluid overload, PCC ... #management #hematology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... of PCN allergy ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential ... #causes #management
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
and Management ... infectious disease caused ... smear negative, PCR ... others: AV blocks, PVC ... trypomastigotes) 2) PCR
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Miller Fischer and PCB ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table