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Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
the dizziness as ... Timing of the symptom ... provoke the symptom ... #Diagnosis #Dizzy ... Dizziness #Algorithm #Differential
TiTrATE schema to approach to Dizziness
 • Time Course: Continuous or Episodic
 • Triggers: Present or
or Episodic • Triggers ... yet imprecise symptom ... TiTrATE #Dizziness #dizzy ... #algorithm #differential
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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"pass out" • Symptoms ... may be triggered ... Vertigo #Algorithm #dizzy ... #differential # ... diagnosis #neurology #management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... hyperviscosity syndrome • Triggers ... Lysis Syndrome: • Pathophysiology ... into serum • Triggers ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Stenosis & Bicuspid Aortic Valve (AS)
 • Introduction & Pathophysiology
 • Classifications
 • Epidemiology
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Aortic Valve (AS ... Introduction & Pathophysiology ... Pre-operative Management ... Post-operative Management ... #AorticValve #cardiology
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
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event T - Triggers ... sensed event (A triggered ... depolarization (programmed as ... Pacing #settings #cardiology ... #management
Aortic Stenosis - Diagnosis and Stages

Clinical Presentation
- Exertional dyspnea
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- HF Symptoms (orthopnea, PND,
Palpitations - HF Symptoms ... Exam (For Severe AS ... Diagnosis #Stages #Management ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Cardiology
Ground Glass Opacities on Lung CT - Pathophysiology
Ground glass opacity lung is denser (whiter) than normal
Opacities on Lung CT - Pathophysiology ... normal lung, but as ... Stefan Tigges @StefanTigges ... pulmonary #ChestCT #Pathophysiology ... #Radiology
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
the study) • Triggers ... ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis: >3 symptoms ... initiation • Differential ... APML #diagnosis #management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... Findings: • ↑AST/ALT ... infiltration) Differential ... #pathophysiology