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The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
perform every day ... tasks, and brain function ... Dementia #Umbrella #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Types ... #Subtypes #Classification
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 ... IgA, RF, CRP Dr ... Serum #Proteins #Subtypes ... #algorithm #classification ... #Types #hematology
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... failure from massive pulmonary ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... pericarditis, restrictive ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... • Most common type ... pericarditis, restrictive ... water #Shock #Classification ... #Types #diagnosis
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... protein receptor type ... activin A receptor type ... disease with mixed restrictive ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
diagnostic workup What type ... impaired executive functions ... angiopathy By Dr ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... #Subtypes #Classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Definition: • Functional ... • Tubular function ... Classification: ... albumin (1 g/kg/day ... Salt and water restriction
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... “Warm & Dry” is ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Renal Significance (MGRS)

MGRS
• MGRS refers to kidney disease caused by nephrotoxic monoclonal immunoglobulins
Proteinuria >1.5 g/day ... Reduced kidney function ... findings guide subtype ... classification: ... vasculitis Types