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Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Features That Differentiate ... in the supine position ... in the seated position ... trapezius ridges or shoulders ... it difficult to differentiate
IgG4-associated conditions

Diagnosis of IgG4 disease is depending on BIOPSY. While IgG4 levels can be informative (and
and absolutely should ... inflammation of IgG4-positive ... conditions #diseases #differential
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
head in dependent position ... claudication, shoulder ... Dangerous #Deadly #Differential
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Pulse Pressure - Differential ... Hg although PP should ... significantly positive ... outcomes in CKD Differential ... Pulse #Pressure #Differential
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Benign paroxysmal positional ... than 30 seconds), positional ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... Positional symptoms ... Vertigo #Causes #differential
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
from start to end should ... Airway • Check position ... airway device should ... levelling patient position ... Airway #Pressure #Differential
"Appropriate patient positioning for lumbar puncture and location of the L4/L5 intercostal space"-McMaster Textbook of Internal
lateral decubitus position ... Lower limbs should ... should be aligned ... patient in a sitting position ... guidance in a prone position
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Positive ANA ≠ Autoimmune ... healthy adults, and should ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Chronic Shoulder ... Pain - Differential ... Cross-arm shoulder ... Resisted shoulder ... #Pain #Differential
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... • Diagnosis should ... antiretroviral therapy should ... and <25% culture positive ... CNS #Infections #differential