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ISSVA classification of Vascular Anomalies - A Simple Guide

Additional Radiology Reporting Tips 
• Hemangiomas are not
ISSVA classification ... derm photos for comparison ... state this in Comparison ... section of report ... MarkMamloukMD #ISSVA #classification
Antidepressant Medications Decision Aid
 - The choice of depression medications in primary care is difficult as
difficult as there are ... - The best evidence ... Antidepressants #Comparison ... SideEffects #SNRIs #Selection
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
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test ... , Graft rejection ... allergy #table #classification ... #comparison
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
are TN. ... are TP. ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection ... but not on the causal
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
peripheral blood; The rest ... WBC > 11,000 per ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... the underlying cause
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... /other causes • ... modifications Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hemorrhage, which are ... Fecal occult blood test ... #physicalexam
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... C3, C4 - Test for ... factors for HIV are ... common causes of