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Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... range of enteric pathogens ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Transplant #diagnosis #differential
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation ... obtained - Abnormal findings ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
microbiological techniques Work-up ... BCNIE relies on evaluation ... Serology for zoonotic agents ... PCR for specific pathogens ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... Approach (when evaluation ... antihypertensive agents ... with previously stable
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... are excellent at evaluating ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table
Anxiety Disorders Associated with Panic - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Panic Disorder - Recurrent, Unexpected Panic Attacks
Specific Phobia
Associated with Panic - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Where a Negative Evaluation ... about Several Events ... Work or School)