16 results
Calcifications Around the Heart on Chest XRay
Case #1: This appearance is typical of pericardial calcification &
Around the Heart on Chest ... Case #2: The "tubular ... of the metallic struts ... #XRay #CXR #radiology ... #cardiology #clinical
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest X-Ray
Tetralogy of Falot comprises four defects -
1. Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
2.
Tetralogy of Falot on Chest ... septal defect (VSD) 2. ... boot shaped heart caused ... #XRay #CXR #clinical ... #radiology #peds
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess Pathophysiology ... Inoculum 2. ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... Blood cultures • CXR ... Aeruginosa - Strep
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
Risk factors: Critical ... : 2 hit mechanism ... without other cause ... ARDS to explain symptoms ... fluid balance, and CXR
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... presenting with chest ... sharp/stabbing 2. ... Pulse deficit/differential ... reduce aortic wall stress
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... renal failure Clinical ... patients have no symptoms ... e.g. incidental CXR ... dyspnea, cough, chest
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... Causes include: ... system activity, 2. ... ischemic changes CXR
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... : • Triad of symptoms ... ) • AKI: BUN/Cr
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ptosis, diplopia 2. ... life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign 2. ... Imaging - CT Chest ... immunosuppressants - Meds
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
inflammation Symptoms ... Most Common Causes ... Digital clubbing (2- ... mycobacteria Treatment ... Bronchiectasis #pulmonary #differential