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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... , chronic lung disease ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Algorithm Transudate ... Pneumonectomy • Trapped lung ... • Postcardiac injury ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #causes
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation ... value is low, tests ... result in severe anemia ... immune hemolytic anemia ... #Workup #Hematology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
cases in which injury ... insufficiency is mild ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... endocrinology #workup
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
1928, a 32-page long ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... during clinical evaluations ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... unless prior heart/lung ... stratification #diagnosis