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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... BPPV • Short-lived ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free ... #differential #diagnosis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... Areas of diagnostic ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #Liver
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... treatment of Hereditary ... suspected HH based on symptoms ... initial screening test ... and hematologic
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Workup • CNS symptoms ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... values supporting hematologic ... UnknownOrigin #workup #diagnosis
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... K), H. pylori test ... (GI symptoms/endemic ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic
Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Illness Script

Who?
 - Kids or young adults, usually < 30
 - high
prevalence - 1/2000 live ... births Symptoms ... noises or emotional stress ... family history) Treatment ... LongQT #Syndrome #Diagnosis
Clinical features of Liver Disease in Children

#Cirrhosis #LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms #PhysicalExam #Findings #Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics #Hepatology

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Clinical features of Liver ... LiverFailure #Signs #Symptoms ... PhysicalExam #Findings #Diagnosis ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Hepatology
Croup Diagnosis and Management Pearls
Common childhood illness, usually viral and self limiting. Characterised by a seal-like
Croup Diagnosis ... by respiratory distress ... Treatment: Single ... PeterboroughEM #Croup #Diagnosis ... Management #pediatrics #peds
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
10 minutes of rest ... ) on room air Treatment ... resolution of symptoms ... #management #treatment ... #hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms ... • Caused by liver ... other causes of neurologic ... Malnutrition, TIPS West ... #hepatology