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Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... Hypothyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... ↓FT4 • Treat acute ... #endocrinology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Acute Fatty Liver ... Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... infiltration) Differential ... Monitor and Treat Complications ... #pathophysiology
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Relapsing Acute ... Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Activity: Flex Sig ... Trough • If c/f Complication ... #Colitis #UC #Management
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Diagnosis and Pathophysiology ... • Sepsis Complications ... Diagnoses: • Acute ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... #causes #cardiology
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... poor prognostic signs ... cardionerds #Complications ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential #
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
on ABx) → Acute ... Perforation) Pathophysiology ... CT A/P: Assess complications ... KUB ↓↓Sens for complications ... • Flex-Sig: If
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... Signs of congestion ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... • Should be on differential ... Pathophysiology: ... patients with acute
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Culture (+): Acute ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... destructive lesion • Complications ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology