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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... • Protein-losing ... insufficiency • Medications ... Peripheral #Edema #differential ... #PhysicalExam #Pathophysiology
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
Bradycardia - Differential ... nodal blocking agents ... nodal blocking agent ... surgery • Heart block ... Medications:
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... pauses • AV block ... depletion - Medication ... #Syncope #Differential
Schematic representation of the major sources of ammonia production and its excretory pathway (GI = gastrointestinal,
ileal conduit - Medications ... - Chemotherapy agents ... deficiency #Ammonia #Pathophysiology ... Hyperammonemia #Differential
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Transient K+ efflux moving ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... primarily) and block ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... or mutation in genes ... coding for bile ... #Jaundice #Classification ... #unconjugated #differential
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... titratable parenteral agents
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Edema (NCPE) - Differential ... lobe that become bilateral ... Criteria: - Bilateral ... shortly after or during ... edema #causes #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
peaks between the ages ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... cord lesion • Bilateral ... Immunomodulatory agents ... management #neurology #differential
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Segment Elevation - Differential ... downsloping - Coving ... Bundle Branch Block ... bundle-branch block ... Segment #Elevation #differential