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Hyperparathyroidism classification
Different causes and features of hyperparathyroidism - raised parathormone (PTH).

#Diagnosis #Hyperparathyroidism #Differential #Primary #Secondary #Tertiary
parathormone (PTH ... Tertiary #Comparison #Table
PAH vs. heart failure with preserved ejection fraction [HFpEF]
#Diagnosis #Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Comparison #Table #HFpEF #DiastolicCHF
PAH vs. heart failure ... #Hypertension #PAH ... #Comparison #Table
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
alternating light test ... swinging-flashlight test ... in the afferent path ... sensitive diagnostic test ... Neurology #Clinical #Video
Positive J-Sign - Maltracking Patella on Knee Physical Exam

The J sign correlates with poor patellar tracking
takes a J shaped path ... Patella #clinical #video
Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... rises off the table ... Video via @open_michigan ... #Thomas #Test ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Inpatient Cath Lab ... Indications Cath ... Recurrent/persistent rest ... high (5-7) risk Cath ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable
Lelli's Test (Lever Sign) for ACL Injury

A fist is placed under the proximal 3rd of the
Lelli's Test (Lever ... rises from the table ... rise from the table ... #Lellis #Test #Lever ... ligament #clinical #video
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Mechanical → tension PTX ... Vascular → PE, PAH ... Differential #Diagnosis #table
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional
line = optional path ... †Best evidence is
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
radial nerve in its path ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video