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Imaging Modalities for Renal Calculus

AXR. KUB
 - Good far calcium-containing stones useful when limited radiation dose
for Renal Calculus ... is desirable, e.g ... causes of flank ... MRI - Limited value ... #stones #calculus
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... dehydration due to renal ... Vascular → PE, PAH ... findings based on cause ... #table #comparison
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
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
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