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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
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
One and a Half Syndrome ... and MLF (medial longitudinal ... There was also high ... days, followed by oral ... and cognitive function
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Hyperkalemia management algorithm 2023-2024 based on UKKA and KDIGO guidelines.

#hyperkalemia #electrolytes #algorithm #emergency #management

Notes:

(1) Up to
#electrolytes #algorithm ... : (1) Up to half ... patients have a normal ... A normal ECG doesn't ... (4) Due to high
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
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... rises later - Half-life ... - If both are normal ... Tests of synthetic function ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Aspergillosis • High ... • CT: Halo sign ... the phagocytic function ... Lung Exam: Can be normal ... , headache and high