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STEMI Equivalents on ECG
 • Conventional STEMI - Elevation of ST segment at (or 40-60 ms
STEMI Equivalents ... segment at (or 40-60 ms ... sign B - Deeply ... #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... #differential #
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
/ Don't Miss Signs ... STE in avR - Wellen's ... triple vessel disease ... #EKG #diagnosis ... Interpretation #differential
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... clinical symptoms/signs ... metabolic syndrome criteria ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
than one cause (e.g ... dullness, puddle sign ... of underlying disease ... 3) Optional tests ... Jcortesizaguirr #Ascites #workup
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Symptoms of Joint Disease ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... rheumatology #approach #workup ... #differential # ... diagnosis #arthritis
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... As with many disease ... Best to have an ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bouts of HTN Diagnostic ... Criteria: • Sensory ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... management #neurology #differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Highest metabolic equivalent ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Obtain EKG if: ... stratification #diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
volume of 10.8% (equivalent ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... Anemia of renal disease ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis