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Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
is dependent in longitudinal ... the RV and RA longitudinal ... Having normal TAPSE ... doesn't mean normal ... volume ratio is high
A POCUS is done starting first at the distal posterior thigh on non-painful, normal appearing tissue.

Dr.
distal posterior thigh ... on non-painful, normal ... Clinical #MSK #POCUS #Normal ... #Thigh #Muscle ... #Longitudinal #SonoStuff
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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... or normal TSH, ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Measure ACTH: - High ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... alkalosis • Normal ... In a normal gap ... Chloride #urine #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... menstruating Ovarian - Normal ... progesterone challenge, normal ... estrogen: • Functional ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
and MLF (medial longitudinal ... There was also high ... days, followed by oral ... and cognitive function
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Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... neuroexam - Oral ... Functional status ... ASA class If high ... event, follow ACC algorithm