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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.

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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 ... Tests in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Measure ACTH: - High
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... urinary losses: • High ... consumption • Low/Normal ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
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
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Definition: • Functional ... • Tubular function ... • Normal kidney ... Prognosis: • High ... liver transplant evaluation
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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