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Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Vascular imaging → Test ... thrombophilias are ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
If you are within ... There are NO tests ... that are accurate ... Testing #Windows #Screening ... #Antibody #Detection
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
 
The USPSTF recommends
considering lung cancer screening ... test but does not ... have an invasive procedure ... is removed to test ... result of the procedure
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
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The USPSTF
considering lung cancer screening ... test but does not ... have an invasive procedure ... is removed to test ... result of the procedure
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... antibodies, which are ... Screening Tests ... Screening Tests ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
and vasopressin are ... possible that the best ... #Vasopressor #Selection ... #Algorithm #FirstLine
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Sensitivity (rule out – screening ... are TN. ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection ... causal pathway Procedure
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
recommended for routine screening ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... C3, C4 - Test for ... glomerular #testing #workup
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Additional U/S If there are ... Testing #Schedule #Screening
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
. 5) C3, C4 - Test ... recommended for routine screening ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... glomerular #disease #workup