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Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
diagnostic evaluation ... (HINTS = head-impulse ... Findings from the physical ... A diagnostic algorithm ... dizziness into one
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Diagnosis Framework ... The evaluation should ... Exam: • Hearing ... • Head and neck ... #otology #otolaryngology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... , fever, or anorexia ... Physical Exam: ... TMJ • Head, neck ... #Pain #Otology
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
approach can help the physician ... remembering the etiology ... require emergent evaluation ... may be far simpler ... and less ominous
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... or family - Ever ... Performance thorough physical ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stratification #diagnosis
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
• Dyspnea • Fever ... sweats • Weight loss ... high or low • ESR ... criteria • Involves physical ... exam, CT scans
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
in the chest or neck ... medical history • Physical ... exam • 12-lead ... Electrolyte imbalance • Fever ... Vfib/Afib/WPW) • Loss