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Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Diagnosis Algorithm ... (Eg. ... • Medications (Eg ... • Drug Abuse (Eg ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
-19 Initial evaluation ... - CBC with differential ... clinically indicated (e.g ... echocardiogram, EKG ... iBookCC #COVID19 #algorithm
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Ask about: - Changes ... - History - EKG ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #cardiology #Angina
Pathologic / Fragility Fractures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Tumours
 - See Bone Lesions Scheme
Paget's Disease
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bone Marrow Disorder ... Malignancy • Drugs (e.g ... Fractures #Pathologic #MSK ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Mesenteric Ischemia - Differential Diagnostic Schema
Chronic: ASCVD, Venous, Vasculitides 5% (PAN, [E]GPA, IgA, MPA)
Acute
 - Venous
Diagnostic Schema ... Thrombus, 1° clotting disorder ... inflammation (e.g ... pancreatitis) - Arterial ... #Diagnosis #algorithm
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm ... during medical evaluation ... signs or symptoms (eg ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Anxiety Disorders Associated with Panic - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Panic Disorder - Recurrent, Unexpected Panic Attacks
Specific Phobia
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Specific Trigger (e.g ... for >6 months (e.g ... Difficulty in Escape (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... Valvular disease (e.g ... Psychiatric: • Panic disorder ... #Differential #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... stratification #diagnosis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cardiac arrhythmias (e.g ... ., atrial fibrillation ... Peripheral neuropathy (e.g ... Joint instability (e.g ... #Differential #