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Workup for Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hyperphosphatemia: paraproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, hemolysis, hyperbilirubinemia, liposomal amphotericin
Differential Diagnosis Framework ... Rhabdomyolysis, Tumor lysis syndrome ... inhibitors, Familial tumoral ... Differential #Diagnosis #Framework
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema ... Differential Diagnosis Framework ... • May-Thurner Syndrome ... regional pain syndrome ... • SVC syndrome
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 •
Differential Diagnosis Framework ... Regional Pain Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #edema
Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Not all that wheezes is asthma
Vibrations of turbulent flow against
Differential Diagnosis Framework ... laryngocele, Laryngeal edema ... motion, Vocal cord edema ... plug, Carcinoid syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Framework
Bilateral Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
 • Medication Side
Differential Diagnosis Framework ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #edema
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
Differential Diagnosis Framework ... • Pulmonary Edema ... Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema ... Cardiogenic pulmonary edema ... Diaphragmatic pulmonary edema
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework - Unilateral vs Bilateral

The left iliac vein has to cross
Peripheral Edema ... Differential Diagnosis Framework ... systemic causes of edema ... #Peripheral #Edema
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Suspected SVC Syndrome ... SVC syndrome ... Facial/arm/neck edema ... syncope, etc SVC Syndrome ... MatthewHoMD #SVC #Syndrome
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema ... Differential Diagnosis Framework ... Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema ... of peripheral edema ... respiratory distress syndrome
Glomerular Diseases - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephritic syndrome—due to GBM disruption. 
Hypertension. t BUN and creatinine.
and Nephrotic Syndromes ... Nephritic syndrome—due ... Nephrotic yndrome—podocyte ... hyperlipidemia edema ... Nephritic #Nephrotic #Syndromes