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ECG Interpretation Basics Quick Reference
- Rhythm and Rate
- QRS / Blocks
- Intervals
- Axis
- Chambers
- ST/T/Q (Ischemia)

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Interpretation Basics ... Quick Reference ... Interpretation #Basics ... Electrocardiogram #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #cheatsheet
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone preference ... Sarcoidosis Lower zone preference ... Pulmonary edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #ChestCT
The CXR demonstrates a reticular interstitial pattern with a preference at the lung bases.
The HRCT demonstrates
with a preference ... at the lung bases ... The HRCT demonstrates ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Interstitial #Pattern
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... low attenuation pattern ... distinguished on the basis ... of HRCT findings ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... Random refers to no preference ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
More than 100 entities manifest as diffuse lung disease.
Fortunately only about 10 of these account for
also uncommon HRCT-presentations ... 80 - 90% of all diagnoses ... various literature references ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... SHITFACED #Mnemonic #HRCT
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT
UIP
UIP is a histologic pattern of pulmonary fibrosis.
On a chest X-ray UIP manifests as a reticular
A HRCT is needed ... to confirm the diagnosis ... at the lung bases ... HRCT demonstrated ... #Clinical #Radiology
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
wavelengths #causes #diagnosis ... dermatology #skin References ... melanoma: does age matter ... cancer: clinical basics