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Algorithm for selection of the young potential living kidney donor candidate. ∗APOL1 genetic testing is recommended
Algorithm for selection ... ∗APOL1 genetic testing ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Criteria #Evaluation #Algorithm
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
Post-cavernosal venules are ... detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
WBC > 11,000 per ... sepsis, organ rejection ... part automated differential ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating
Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
contractile function are ... and curvature are ... inward function - Twisting ... significantly to RV ejection ... Ventricle #Cardiology #Pathophysiology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Pituitary testing ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection ... Endocrinology #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... #glomerular #testing ... nephrotic #nephritic #nephrology
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... modifications Algorithm
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... diagnosis #initial #testing ... #nephrology #nephrotic
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... thrombosis Testing ... diagnosis #management #neurology