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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
is desirable, e.g ... obstruction - Able ... causes of flank ... MRI - Limited value ... causes of obstruction
Stroke Etiologies
Hemorrhagic (IPH, SAH)
Ischemic
 - Large Vessel Atherosclerosis
 - Cardioembolic: Atrial fib, prosthetic valves, LV aneurysm,
Hemorrhagic (IPH, SAH ... fib, prosthetic valves ... EricsMedicalLectures/ #Stroke #causes ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology
Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

The probable cause is one or more of: something
breathing system valves ... • Check ECG rhythm ... POTENTIAL CAUSES ... problems: Vagal tone ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vascular → PE, PAH ... findings based on cause ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #table #comparison
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Hypercoagulable states ... left-sided heart valves ... in up to 30% of cases ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... #table
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and Differential Diagnosis ... with previously stable ... values. 3. ... heart failure, neurologic ... Neurologic disorders
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
occurs in the toes ... areas of trauma (e.g ... skin shows no callus ... diabetic neuropathy, neurologic ... Clinical #Podiatry #Comparison
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
hydrocephalus) • Neurologic ... Common Secondary Causes ... : • SAH (Thunderclap ... Primary #Secondary #Comparison ... #Neurology #Diagnosis