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Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
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Vascular Joint Pain ... Algorithm - ... e.g. fractured long ... Marfan's Syndrome ... #Algorithm #Orthopedics
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
can suggest the diagnosis ... densities iin the left lung ... cavitation in the right lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
Hampton hump is a radiologic ... periphery of the lung ... may aid in the diagnosis ... confirmed with chest ... #photo #CXR #EmergencyMedicine
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Cardiac ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... • Pulmonary Embolism ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... pressure to the point ... compartment Fat Embolism ... globules in the lung ... • Diagnosis:
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
Lung infarction ... Diagnosis (PIOPED ... the chest x-ray ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #PulmonaryEmbolism
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
ischemic changes CXR ... respiratory distress syndrome ... • Pulmonary embolism ... Transfusion-related acute lung ... #cardiology
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
Direct/indirect chest ... of coaptation point ... : Dilated CMP, long-standing ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
x-ray (CXR), try ... of breath and point ... not seen on a CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary