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Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Algorithm for Treatment ... 94-100% sp for CTEPH ... ) • Consider Lung ... #management #algorithm ... #treatment
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Hypertension (CTEPH ... embolism Pathophysiology ... Ventilation-perfusion lung ... Bypass Other Treatment ... Thromboendarterectomy #diagnosis #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... Abscess Pathophysiology ... Abscess Management ... Aeruginosa - Strep ... #Abscess #pulmonary
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Pathophysiology ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... APML #diagnosis #management
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
starting amiodarone treatment ... acute respiratory distress ... syndrome) is rare ... macrophages Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome ... Algorithm General ... avoid fasting) - Stress ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Treatment