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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
with anemia, diagnose ... iron deficiency ... if serology is positive ... #Evaluation #workup ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
arteries) • Pregnancy ... • Severe iron deficiency ... anemia (reduced ... significantly positive ... : • Acute Coronary
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
increased intracranial pressure ... head in dependent position ... at home or at work ... ) - acute angle ... postpartum #Diagnosis
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
hydrostatic and oncotic pressures ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... blood loss or acute ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis
Nausea and Vomiting - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Upper Gastrointestinal - Acute
 • Infectious Gastroenteritis
 • Gastric/Duodenal Obstruction
- Differential Diagnosis ... /Metabolic • Pregnancy ... Diabetes/ DKA • Uremia ... Monoxide • Heavy Metal ... High Intracranial Pressure