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Osborn (J Wave)

Etiology 
• Hypothermia (below 320C / SOOF) 
• Normal variant 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Neurological
320C / SOOF) • Normal ... No prognostic value ... #Differential # ... Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Hypothermia
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... Testosterone, HCG ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Triage EKG (no prior ... Differential/diagnosis ... Activate cath lab ... RV, McConnell's sign ... A4c #clinical #cardiology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Congenital (Pediatric ... rhabdomyolysis, oral ... #PTH #endocrinology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
Equivalents / Don't Miss Signs ... T wave in V1 - normal ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... History/Physical/Labs ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Diagnosis Approach ... previously stable values ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Freiberg Infraction - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Sclerosis of the 2nd MT head with flattening of
Infraction - MSK Radiology ... 1st MT, hallux valgus ... for secondary signs ... Differential diagnosis ... plate injury: Dorsal
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... or sed rate): Value ... very remarkable w/differential ... 50 in GCA, but normal ... values increase