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Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... - Differential ... Infectious • Endocarditis ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic ... • Drug Abuse (e.g
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Generalized: • Chills ... fever • Malaise, fatigue ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential ... Generalized: Chills ... fever, Malaise, fatigue ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Differential #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
cool extremities, fatigue ... patients need inotrope ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... icu #clinical #pharmacology