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Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
Right Ventricular Structure ... is dependent in longitudinal ... Having normal TAPSE ... doesn't mean normal ... #Ventricular #Structure
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Muscular dystrophy • Structural ... cervical ring/web/stricture ... obstruction - Abnormal ... sclerosis - Functional ... dysphagia • Structural
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... AST): • US - Normal ... stone, Biliary stricture ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal
A POCUS is done starting first at the distal posterior thigh on non-painful, normal appearing tissue.

Dr.
on non-painful, normal ... Clinical #MSK #POCUS #Normal ... Thigh #Muscle #Longitudinal ... #SonoStuff
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PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
other mediastinal structures ... for instance the normal ... with loss of the normal ... and posterior junction ... Radiology #CXR #Normal
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
neuromuscular junction ... Ptosis - Levator function ... effect of some abnormal ... external structure
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Definition: • Functional ... • No structural ... Pathophysiology: • Portal ... • Tubular function ... • Normal kidney
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
mm3 • Single oral ... one-hour period STRUCTURAL ... decline in mental function
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Choledocholithiasis, Biliary Stricture ... - If both are normal ... Tests of synthetic function ... may be abnormal
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
and MLF (medial longitudinal ... days, followed by oral ... and cognitive function
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