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Ohle R et al. Clinical Examination for Acute Aortic Dissection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. AEM
for Acute Aortic Dissection ... KirstyChallen #Aortic #Dissection ... #Aorta #Testing ... Signs #Accuracy #Sensitivity ... Specificity #SGEM #VisualAbstract
POCUS for diagnosis of Aortic Dissection - Visual Abstract
What is the accuracy of point-of-care ultrasound evaluation
diagnosis of Aortic Dissection ... point-of-care ultrasound evaluation ... for acute aortic dissection ... Sensitivity - 86% ... diagnosis #ebm #visualabstract
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
Neutrophil (Normal) Differential ... especially in the setting ... count had a sensitivity ... count on initial evaluation ... #Bandemia #differential
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Proteinuria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... present on repeat testing ... including overnight testing ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Pearls Aortic dissection ... Evaluation: 1. ... at onset • Tearing ... Pulse deficit/differential
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... decreased PLT count: CBC ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... Platelet #Disorders #Differential
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... diaphoresis Aortic Dissection ... onset, severe, tearing ... friction rub, Fever, ↑WBC ... #differential
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... during medical evaluation ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Algorithm Before ... differentiating kidney K wasting ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... workup #hematology #testing