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Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... PPI Oxygen Therapy ... Hypoxemia #Hypoxia #Workup
Pulmonary Hypertension Algorithm - Matthew Watto, MD
#Diagnosis #Management #Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm #Differential #Curbsiders
Pulmonary Hypertension ... Diagnosis #Management #Pulmonary ... #Hypertension #PAH ... #Workup #Evaluation
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
with suspected pulmonary ... hypertension; PCH ... haemangiomatosis; PH ... ; PVOD, pulmonary ... #Hypertension #Workup
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
From the HPI, PMH ... (e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup
Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
• Assess for Pulmonary ... Operability → Pulmonary ... • Targeted Medical ... Therapy • Balloon Pulmonary ... Karan Desai MD, MPH
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Diagnosis and Workup ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... rupture Initial workup ... , PT. aPTT • Serial ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #workup
Pulmonary Embolism Rule-Out Criteria

In the United States, the workup rate for PE is astonishingly high, with
Pulmonary Embolism ... United States, the workup ... Thus, major medical ... #Diagnosis #Pulmonary
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
pregnancy to 5 months postpartum ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... up to 8 weeks postpartum ... deteriorating on medical ... Karan Desai MD, MPH
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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calcinosis • Pulmonary ... lung disease), PAH ... (pulmonary arterial ... symptoms #testing #workup
Typical Characteristics of Pneumoconiosis 
Coal dust 
 • Coal miners 
Beryllium 
 • Fluorescent lights
Sandblasting Hard metal ... • Insulation work ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary