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Non-Infective Endocarditis (NBTE / Marantic Endocarditis)
Non-infective endocarditis is also known as: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), Aseptic
(NBTE / Marantic ... (NBTE), Aseptic ... specifically to NBTE ... pathognomonic signs ... #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Differentiating NBTE ... pathognomonic signs ... are specific to NBTE ... Blood cultures/serology ... Blood cultures/serology
Ureteral Stone on Renal POCUS

A 23yo male with no significant PMHx presents with acute LLQ pain,
Ureteral Stone on Renal ... DC home (w/ op urology ... Note mild-mod hydroneph ... in setting of renal ... controlled, & no signs
Varicocele: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Primary:
 - Anatomically: the left spermatic vein drains into the left renal
into the left renal ... Effect: The left renal ... #Varicocele #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Urology #Diagnosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Note: in DKA, body K+ is lost
Clinical Findings • Note ... patient has good renal ... Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... DiabeticKetoacidosis #DKA #pathophysiology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Hormonal alterations (result of aging process)
    ->
Acute or chronic renal ... Hyperplasia #Prostate #Pathophysiology ... #Urology #Signs
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Carefully note ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
fasting/weight loss RENAL ... imbalance • Note ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs