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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... test Méniére's disease ... Long symptom-free ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
symptomatology Differential ... : - ANCA-positive ... , anti-GBM ab, ANA ... Renal #Syndrome #differential ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... disease (COPD, ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Pleural Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pneumonectomy • Trapped lung ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... syndrome • Post-CABG
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary ... Diseases, CNS Disease ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infectious • Endocarditis ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... Disease Neurologic
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... disease • Anemia ... Peripheral #Weakness #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Proteinuria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Glomerular Proteinuria (Positive ... Minimal change disease ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
OTCs, herbals, abx ... - Pre-renal disease ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Differential
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Congenital heart disease ... verrucous) • Lung ... Blood cultures are positive ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential