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Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
immune system, leading ... Cryoglobulins: - Composed ... Labs/Diagnosis: ... Cryoglobulins #diagnosis ... #types #classification
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... immunosuppression in the setting ... transplants, as compared ... and classification ... #oncology #diagnosis
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis ... sudden onset, "tearing ... connective tissue disorder ... Dissection protocol • Classification ... Aortic #Dissection #Diagnosis
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
a gas exchange disorder ... anatomic shunt (Type ... sitting upright compared ... Testing: • Pulse ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
form of delayed-type ... Usually composed ... to have a "wood-grain ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #differential #diagnosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
are a group of disorders ... work properly, leading ... Neutropenia • Platelet Disorders ... Treatment: Goals: Treating ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... Variability in VTI ... values can be compared ... #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #comparison #challenges
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and panic attack-type ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... resistance, impaired fasting ... glucose, apparent type ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
probability of getting ... measurements Type ... when it’s true Type ... ; knowledge of disorder ... #calculations #diagnosis