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Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... urine • 1ml blood ... Ureter/Bladder (Upper ... induced bleeding • Anticoagulation ... #Differential #
Dilated Abdominal Veins and Caput Medusae - Direction of Blood Flow

Vein Milking technique can be used
- Direction of Blood ... determine the cause ... shoulder girdle & upper ... #Flow #physicalexam ... diagnosis #hepatology #cirrhosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Microbiology: Blood ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... • Blood cultures ... Leukocytosis, anemia, and hematuria ... + Systemic anticoagulation
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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multiplex • Hematuria ... inflammation of the upper ... tract, and often causes ... Large Vessel: Blood ... extremity claudication
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... Microbiology: Blood ... Septic emboli cause ... Leukocytosis, anemia, and hematuria ... + Systemic anticoagulation