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Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Does patient have recurrent episodes of urticaria, angioedema or isolated GI
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS ... Pertinent History for AGS ... then consider testing ... in diet - High ... AlphaGal #Syndrome #AGS
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Bimodal Age ... tumour B cells are ... Most common, Wide age ... Classification #pathophysiology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... EGD Impedance testing ... pH monitoring are ... • Male sex • Age ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Epidemiology: Asian men age ... Heavy exercise, fasting ... , high-carb meals ... and menses • Pathophysiology ... weakness that are
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... same information as ... and specific for detection ... ANA - Screen for ... #glomerular #testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... Age 4. ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... same information as ... and specific for detection ... glomerular disease. 8) ANA ... diagnosis #initial #testing
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
EMERGENCY: Early detection ... early glaucoma are ... Colored halos around bright ... patients of advancing age ... ClosedAngle #Glaucoma #pathophysiology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
10d, venous (DVT/PE ... skin necrosis (at injection ... SICU > MICU, ♀, ↑Age ... , ESRD Pathophysiology ... thrombosis or high
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases per ... million - rare • Age ... Person Syndrome Pathophysiology ... disorders • Testing ... diazepam • EMG testing