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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... : - Neuro: AMS ... have fever - ACS ... , AKI, acute limb ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
Glucose/Temp • ACS ... Heart block Medications ... Chagas disease • Acute ... Spondylarthropathies Other causes ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... a precipitant: Medications ... Vasopressin agonist • Acts ... #treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Myasthenia Crises ... aspiration and acute ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
with possible Acute ... Coronary Syndrome ... (ACS) for admission ... further workup and treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
, ADEM, Acute toxic ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause ... #diagnosis #management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... cardiac output - Acute ... - Compartment syndrome ... peritonitis - Acute
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute ... Kidney stones caused ... hyperaldosteronism • Acute ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Other - ALS, Dementia ... weight loss or acute ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management