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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Irritable bowel syndrome ... imaging with barium, CT ... , or MR enterography ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Algorithm

Satya Patel, MD @SatyaPatelMD

#Acute #Coronary #Syndrome #ACS #Algorithm #Chest #Pain #diagnosis #cardiology
Acute Coronary Syndrome ... (ACS) Algorithm ... Satya Patel, MD ... Acute #Coronary #Syndrome ... #ACS #Algorithm
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Density, Delay in CT ... Hounsfeld Units on CT ... on TI Weighted MRI ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Satya Patel @SatyaPatelMD ... Hypercortisolism #Cushings #syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
; abdominal CT, ... infusion Adrenal CT ... CT or MRI scan of ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... Suspected Cushing syndrome ... Adrenocorticotropic Hormone • MRI ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... include cranial CT ... CSF, thyroid, MRI ... Delirium #Management #Algorithm
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... and/or M RI of ... and/or MRI of the ... and/or MRI of the ... #Cushings #Syndrome
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Malformation Normal CXR/CT ... Bronchitis Diffuse CT ... Goodpasture's Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... HyponatremiaAlgorithm by Satya Patel ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm