23 results
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
3 different P wave ... to chronic lung disease ... • Oxygen • Treatment ... MAT #Cardiology #Diagnosis ... #ECG #EKG #Management
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management ... • Consider K+ binder ... potassium and ECG ... potassium #high #diagnosis ... #treatment
IgG4-Related Disease
Clinical history:  Man, 60 years, multiorgan involvement, unique or multiple inflammatory pseudotumor
4 phenotypes:
 •
IgG4-Related Disease ... Systemic (head and neck ... IgG4 #Related #Disease ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology
Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management
 • Autoantibodies to vWF: Lymphoproliferative disorders (e.g. lymphoma,
Willebrand Syndrome - Diagnosis ... and Management ... thrombocythemia), Autoimmune disease ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #differential
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... screening for disease ... hemophilia type (e.g ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... telemetry, 12-Lead EKG ... - Distended neck ... crackles, elevated JVP ... #criticalcare #treatment
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Complication of invasive GAS disease characterized by shock & MOF → occurs
of invasive GAS disease ... cases; 50% in nec ... fasc Diagnostic ... necrosis STSS Treatment ... #management #diagnosis
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Cerebrovascular Disease ... Lumbar Puncture, EEG ... Treatment: ... CNS #neurology #rheumatology ... #management #treatment
Common Forms of Arthritis in the Hands

Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Tender, painful, stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis,
becomes limited, and fingers ... The fingers may ... show "swan neck" ... #Hands #Types #Rheumatology ... #Forms #Diagnosis
Adult Onset Still's Disease
Systemic inflammation with urticarial rash.
Rash: 
 • Nonpruritic, evanescent (correlates with time of
Treatment - Mild ... : NSAIDS Treatment ... Prednisone 0.5-1mg/kg ... #rheumatology # ... management