5949 results
Contrast dyes are divided into three groups based on their osmolarity.  High-osmolar contrast medium (HOCM),
Contrast dyes are ... High-osmolar contrast ... either low-osmolar contrast ... or iso-osmolar contrast ... #Nephrology #IVContrast
Internal Jugular Vein Rouleaux Flow on POCUS

Amazing video of a dilated IJV showing Rouleaux flow. Whenever
causes the RBCs to clump ... #Spontaneous #Contrast
Characteristics of Selected Pneumonias

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). Gram-positive diplococci. 
Haemophilus influenzae. Pleomorphic gram-negative coccobacilli. 
Staphylococcus aureus. Plump
Plump gram-positive ... Plump gram-negative ... Pneumonia #Patterns #Diagnosis
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
Mental Status (SLUMS ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Dementia #SLUMS
Adrenal Tumors - Differential Diagnosis and Characteristics
 • Adenoma (Benign): <4 cm, ≤10 HU, Rapid contrast
- Differential Diagnosis ... ≤10 HU, Rapid contrast ... 20 HU, Delay in contrast ... 20 HU, Delay in contrast ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Progression of Imaging Findings in Acute Stroke - Timeline
Onset → Hours → Days → Weeks →
• SWI • Pre-Contrast ... T1 • Post-Contrast ... Stroke #Timeline #diagnosis
ASE Ultrasonic Contrast Agents in Echocardiography
 - Intravenous Contrast Injection
 - Contrast Agents
 - Applications for
ASE Ultrasonic Contrast ... - Intravenous Contrast ... Injection - Contrast ... for Ultrasound Contrast ... #Ultrasound #Contrast
Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
 • definition in
IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced ... 72 hours after contrast ... tubular necrosis Diagnosis ... sensitivity —100%) #Diagnosis
Drug Induced Kidney Injury
 • Pre-Renal: NSAIDS, CNI, ACEI/ARB, IL-2 therapy, Diuretics CAR-T therapy
 • Osmotic
sucrose), Mannitol, Contrast ... Antibiotics, Radio-contrast ... #differential #diagnosis
Diagnostic Approach to Hyponatremia
Box A:
 • Normo/hyperosmolar Hyponatremia: Glucose, Mannitol, Glycine, Contrast media, Maltose
 • Pseudohyponatremia:
Diagnostic Approach ... Mannitol, Glycine, Contrast ... #Hyponatremia #Diagnosis