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Urinalysis Interpretation Algorithm - Symptomatic vs Asymptomatic Bacteruria
 - Symptomatic - Dysuria, Frequency, Urgency
 - Asymptomatic
Interpretation Algorithm ... - No Dysuria, Frequency ... absence of of symptoms ... excludes the diagnosis ... Interpretation #Algorithm
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
Stage D CHF is frequently ... sometimes advanced treatment ... III and class IV symptoms ... Treatments may include ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
to severity of symptoms ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... sometimes advanced treatment ... III and class IV symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
last 3 months + symptom ... Change in frequency ... Treatment: • Global ... IBS Symptoms: ... gastroenterology #treatment
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... "pass out" • Symptoms ... Associated with frequent ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #differential #diagnosis
Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Diagnosis and Management ... Extraesophageal Symptoms ... Algorithm Refractory ... #Management #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Approach to Suspected Meningitis - Empiric Management Algorithm

 • Alarm Symptoms (FAILS)
 • Empiric Antibiotics
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Empiric Management Algorithm ... • Alarm Symptoms ... Meningitis #Management #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #treatment
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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of the lids • Symptoms ... , swelling • Treatment ... or Zeiss) • Symptoms ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Assessment of the Child with Chronic Asthma
Are there other allergic disorders?
 - Allergic rhinitis
 - Eczema,
- Severity and frequency ... of symptoms - ... rhinitis needing treatment ... Asthma #Assessment #diagnosis
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis ... Management Summary Diagnostic ... When present, symptoms ... • "Vasomotor" symptoms ... • Treatment algorithms