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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Fever of Unknown ... FUO) - Further Workup ... Refer to your ‘Fever ... ’ algorithm • ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... : Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Secondary Hyperthyroidism ... High Uptake: • Graves ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
disease states Pathophysiology ... resulting in an acute ... Acute CPP Crystal ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypothyroidism ... 12-24 Hours • Fever
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Acute ... Travel to endemic ... Bloody diarrhea, fever ... #workup #diagnosis
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... - burns - fevers ... • SIADH • hypothyroidism ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... of Acute Exacerbation ... of COPD (AECOPD ... ) Obtain workup ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stable Angina • Acute ... • Asthma • COPD ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
) Pathophysiology ... resulting in an acute ... Acute CPP Crystal ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypothyroidism ... neck pain, fever