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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
clinical symptoms/signs ... box indicates all ... uncertainty are ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... e.g., uptake by cells ... liver or renal injury ... tests before beginning ... #Diagnosis #causes
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... NT) - If both are ... extrahepatic source - Tests
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
Newborn Infant - ... is also a late sign ... When the diagnosis ... observed for signs ... #Newborn #Infant
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Edema (NCPE) - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... some red blood cells ... #differential # ... diagnosis #NCPE
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Diagnosis: • ... Awareness • Injury ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Presentation: Injury ... extensors of the arms ... • Bilateral signs ... • Infectious causes ... management #neurology #differential
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... Elevation - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... segments and T waves should
Bleeding manifestations 
Petechiae are small, flat, red, discrete areas of skin bleeding that are typically <2
ecchymosis) is caused ... Repeat tests at ... be normal, PT should ... Diagnosis VWF ... VWF:RCo/VWF:Ag (differentiate
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
purpura: Strong sign ... loss, arthralgia, arm ... bruits, asymmetric arm ... proximal muscles of shoulder ... tract, and often causes