3 results
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Asthma • COPD ... Chest Wall Abnormalities ... Pneumonia • ARDS • COPD
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
• Self-limited synovitis ... Chronic CPP Crystal ... Resembles RA • Chronic ... birefringent • Gram stain ... Rheumatology #diagnosis #management
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Abnormalities in ... Children and aging ... asthma, chronic ... bronchitis, and COPD ... Patterns #Pulmonary #Abnormalities