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Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Syndrome SVC ... syndrome suspected: Facial ... /arm/neck edema, ... chest veins, facial ... Syndrome #Algorithm #diagnosis
Facial Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Facial Edema

Infectious:
	• Dental abscess
	• Ludwig's angina
	• Vincent's angina
	• Cellulitis
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Vascular: • SVC ... Malignancy: • SVC ... of the head and neck ... #PhysicalExam
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
family history, PCKD ... pain involving neck ... distribution, eyelid edema ... postpartum #Diagnosis ... Killers #Lethal #Fatal
Grading System for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
 • Grade 0 - Asymptomatic - Radiographic superior vena
in head or neck ... in head or neck ... • Grade 5 - Fatal ... VenaCava #Syndrome #SVC ... #diagnosis #grading
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Terbutaline 7 µg/kg SC ... caution in HTN & edema ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis