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Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Differentiating NBTE from Infective ... is required for diagnosis ... left-sided heart valves ... in up to 30% of cases ... dysfunction common, Aortic
Figure. An approach to the diagnostic use of echocardiography (echo). Rx indicates prescription; TEE, transesophageal
echocardiography; and
approach to the diagnostic ... other stigmata of infective ... prosthetic heart valves ... Transesophageal #Echocardiogram ... #TTE #TEE #Algorithm
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Parenchyma: • Infection ... Kaposi's sarcoma • Rheumatologic ... regurgitation, Tricuspid endocarditis ... AVM, Thoracic aortic ... #pulmonary #causes
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... or sed rate): Value ... vasculitis vs infection ... GCA, but normal values ... them, but urgent rheumatology