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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Highest • Bone ... Most common symptoms ... symptoms - Pain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
• softening of bones ... of feet, thigh bones ... : Inhibitor of bone ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... mineralization Symptoms
Functional Dyspepsia - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Risk factors: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Psychological comorbidity, Helicobacter pylori infection,
Diagnosis and Management ... sex, Smoking Symptoms ... : Bothersome symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #algorithm #gastroenterology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
) Pathophysiology ... postpartum): • Initial symptoms ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obgyn #diagnosis #management ... #pathophysiology
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... of bacilli to bone ... should be done in ALL
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... box indicates all ... ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Diagnosis and Management ... Symptoms of metastatic ... Bone scan is indicated ... patients with bone ... , and/or ALP 5.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... factors affecting symptom ... #Diagnosis #Management
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... Highlighted boxes ... perceived level of symptoms ... #Management #Pulmonary
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
Heart Failure Pathophysiology ... improvement in symptoms ... composite endpoint of all-cause ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management