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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function Grading ... annular velocities, PVF ... #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria ... #Table #Assessment
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
SVC Syndrome ... SVC syndrome suspected ... syncope, etc SVC ... Syndrome Grading ... #Syndrome #Algorithm
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification of ... MVC, cyclist) ... - APC Grade 1 - ... PelvicRing #Fractures #Classification ... #Grades #Grading
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Differential Diagnosis Table ... Ascites Albumin Gradient ... /tamponade • IVC ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... Late Budd-Chiari syndrome ... , IVC obstruction ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Recurrent / Breakthrough DVT During Anticoagulation

Subtherapeutic Anticoagulation
Hypercoagulable State 
 - Antithrombin deficiency 
 - Hypercoagulability ot
Structural - Pelvic masses ... - May-Thurner syndrome ... Congenital agenesis of IVC ... #differential #algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
portal vein and IVC ... ) estimated by gradient ... and hepatorenal syndrome ... • Budd Chiari syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... supplementation, IV ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Grading System for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
 • Grade 0 - Asymptomatic - Radiographic superior vena
Grading System for ... Superior Vena Cava Syndrome ... visual disturbances caused ... #SVC #diagnosis ... #grading #vascular
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Oral sodium loading ... aldosterone) or IV ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes ... Screening #Workup #table