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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Traditionally, congestive ... is frequently associated ... flare ups that cause ... Cardiology #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Idiopathic • Associated ... with: - Connective ... #Causes
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
is frequently associated ... flare ups that cause ... Cardiology #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
edema • Edema associated ... Hypertension • Edema associated ... Kidney stones caused ... Epithelial Channels (K+ Sparing ... Antagonists, K+ Sparing
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... spontaneous • Associated ... with nausea Dysequilibrium ... balanced when standing ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
pathophysiologic causes ... Mediated (granular staining ... antibodies (linear staining ... Glomerulonephritis • With associated ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... Secretagogues after starting ... complications associated ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
etiology, but associated ... a stroke that caused ... healing (i.e. local connective ... signs #stages #staging
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
perfusion status and congestion ... Signs of congestion ... Imaging and more ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
and changes in connective ... Systemic causes ... and increased connective ... Usually associated ... Examination and History Taking