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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... for a child or ... hypertension; PCH ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD ... guidelines General - Systemic ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... Peds #Pediatrics #Diagnosis
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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autoimmune disease ... calcinosis • Pulmonary ... ), PAH (pulmonary ... #diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #testing #workup
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Algorithm Elevated ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... disease, Smoking ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... #Algorithm #hematology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... function may be abnormal ... #algorithm #hepatology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
hallmark for the disease ... value is low, tests ... indirect antiglobulin tests ... leukocytosis with a left shift ... #Workup #Hematology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Algorithm Polycythemia ... frequently affected systems ... Best to have an ... #Algorithm #workup ... #hematology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
These shifts of ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... Anemia of renal disease ... #differential #diagnosis