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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Causes of Chronic ... Stable Angina • Acute ... Arrhythmia • Atrial ... Kyphoscoliosis • Abdominal ... #Causes
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
mm is needed to cause ... , such as: - Acute ... renal failure don't ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #CriticalCare #
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
High output heart failure ... disorders - Chronic ... Diagnoses: • Acute ... Syndrome • Blunt Abdominal ... Trauma • Heart Failure
Abdominal Distention - Differential Diagnostic Algorithm
Ascites
Bowel Dilatation
Other Causes
Mechanical Obstruction
 • Adhesions 60%
 • Volvulus 3%
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Abdominal Distention ... Dilatation Other Causes ... Pseudo-obstruction Acute ... Hypothyroidism Chronic ... Congestive Heart Failure