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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis ... Lung abscess ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... Abscess Management ... of PCN allergy
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... Treat underlying cause ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
1928, a 32-page long ... 500 mL in a 70 kg ... adult) after 15 ... prolonged rest can cause ... of renal disease
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
vasculitis in older adults ... systemic complaints- anemia ... (at least 1-2 cm ... day, followed by long ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management