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Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... (ECG = electrocardiogram ... immunodeficiency syndrome ... Peripheral #Neuropathy #Algorithm ... #NCS #EMG
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Late Budd-Chiari syndrome ... Early Budd-Chiari syndrome ... Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome ... leak, Nephrotic syndrome ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
TiTrATE Approach to Vertigo
TiTrATE approach stands for Timing, Triggers and Targeted Examination.
4 vestibular syndromes that are
(eg BPPV, orthostatic ... (eg Menière's, ... (eg vertebral artery ... (eg central cause ... ) #Titrate #algorithm
Approach to ECGs - Syncope Syndromes
Electrolytes
 • ↑K - brady, peak T, wide QRS, no P,
Approach to ECGs ... - Syncope Syndromes ... mchlwng #Syncope #Syndromes ... #ECG #EKG #Checklist
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 21 • Noonan Syndrome ... • Prader-Willi Syndrome ... • Turner Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to ECGs - Tachy/Bradyarrhythmias
Tachyarrhythmias - HR > 100
Wide
  (1) VT - DANGER
  (2)
Approach to ECGs ... tachy not from SA ... (2) Sick Sinus Syndrome ... /brady) (3) SA ... bradyarrhythmia #ECG
Suspected ACS - OMI vs STEMI - Differential Algorithm

The name STEMI cognitively inspires EPs to fail
- Differential Algorithm ... segment is the only ECG ... #Differential #Algorithm ... diagnosis #coronary #syndrome
Jaundice - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pre-Hepatic - Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia
Increased Production
 • Hemolysis
 • Ineffective Erythropoiesis
 • Hematoma
Decreased
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sepsis • Drugs (e.g ... • Gilbert's Syndrome ... Crigler-Najjar Syndromes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic Damage (e.g ... Displacement (e.g ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Red Flags in Back Pain
 • Cancer: Age > 50, History of cancer, Unexplained weight loss,
conservative therapy (e.g ... • Cauda equina syndrome ... #primarycare #checklist