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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Adrenal Mass - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... High Plasma E2 + Clinical ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and low urine output ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... very remarkable w/differential ... values increase ... the “Chewing gum test ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... to bolus these values ... or diagnostic tests ... - Low cardiac output ... - Compartment syndrome
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
tubule (DCT) Clinical ... Metabolic alkalosis • Normal ... Hypocalciuria (spot ... ratio 0.5%) Differential ... diagnosis #nephrology #management