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Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... (ECG = electrocardiogram ... ; EMG/NCS = electron ... immunodeficiency syndrome ... #NCS #EMG
Wellens Syndrome on EKG
Associated with a critical stenosis of the proximal LAD, suggestive of impending infarction
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Wellens Syndrome ... on EKG Associated ... of the proximal LAD ... FOAMfrat #Wellens #Syndrome ... #EKG #ecg #cardiology
Wellen's Syndrome 
Type A - Biphasic T wave 
Type B - Deeply inverted T wave
Wellen's Syndrome ... anterior descending (LAD ... intervention #Wellens #Syndrome ... Types #Cardiology #EKG ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Charcot-Marie-Tooth; EMG ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Neuropathy #Peripheral ... #Algorithm #Evaluation
Performing Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Measurement
Sensitive and Specific + Inexpensive Test for Diagnosing PAD [In Patients
for Diagnosing PAD ... patients with s/sx of PAD ... testing suggested (e.g ... suggestive of PAD ... arterial #disease #pad
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... artery disease (CAD ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... with suspected CAD ... ACS #stresstest #CAD
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... Can treat before ... purposes of this algorithm ... met: z score of LAD ... or z scores in LAD
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
unit activity on EMG ... • Testing anti-GAD ... of diazepam • EMG ... : • Anti-GAD Ab ... elevated levels of GAD
A practical guide to starting levothyroxine therapy
Calculate full replacement dose: 1.6 mcg/kg/day
Young, otherwise healthy patient:
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replacement dose: 1.6 mcg ... /kg/day Young, ... patient OR known CAD ... Start at 25-50 mcg ... water, 30-60 mins before
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Infection (e.g ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm