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Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
Subtypes of Serum Proteins ... Retinol-binding protein ... Ceruloplasmin, Protein ... SatyaPatelMD #Serum #Proteins ... #Subtypes #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Algorithm - Cosyntropin Stimulation Test
T-1m: Baseline cortisol drawn
T0: 250 µg cosyntropin given IV
T30m: Repeat
Insufficiency Algorithm ... Baseline cortisol drawn ... cortisol level drawn ... cortisol level drawn ... Insufficiency #Testing #Algorithm
Effects of a Low-Protein, Low-Salt Diet on the Afferent Arteriole. A lower intake of dietary protein
Effects of a Low-Protein ... intake of dietary protein ... Thus, a low-protein ... sustained low-protein ... LowProteinDiet #GFR #NEJM
Coagulation Protein Tests (PT and PTT)

#Coagulation #Tests #PTT #algorithm #differential #pathophysiology
Coagulation Protein ... Coagulation #Tests #PTT #algorithm
Bleeding and Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Vascular System Defect - Congenital vs Acquired
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Coagulation Proteins ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... diff • Total protein ... ascites total protein ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vasculitis Coagulation Proteins ... deficiencies Coagulation Proteins ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypertension - Protein-poor ... Malnutrition • Protein-losing ... Hypertension - Protein-rich ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mechanisms of Loop Diuretic Action and Resistance. Panel A, loop diuretics circulate bound to protein. As
circulate bound to protein ... resistance–associated protein ... MechanismOfAction #Resistance #NEJM
Suggested Approach to Screening Patients at Risk for Diabetes #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare #Screening #Diabetes #Algorithm #NEJM
Screening #Diabetes #Algorithm ... #NEJM