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Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... Framework for Lower ... Bilateral • Protein-losing ... Peripheral #Edema #differential ... #PhysicalExam #Pathophysiology
The timing of various hemodynamic and related events during the cardiac cycle

#CardiacCycle #Stages #Systole #Diastole #HeardSounds
hemodynamic and related events ... during the cardiac ... Electrocardiogram #Pathophysiology ... #Cardiology
Acute limb ischemia (ALI)

Rapid decrease in lower limb blood flow due to acute occlusion of peripheral
Rapid decrease in lower ... and coldness of lower ... pathophysiology: ... diseased arteries during ... angioplasty balloons, & stents
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Reversible course Differential ... BP lowering - Lower ... titratable parenteral agents
While certain drugs are used to control seizures, others can induce seizures in patients without a
when multiple agents ... seizure varies among agents ... /or preventive dosing ... antiepileptic agents ... Seizures #Threshold #Differential
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Focal Periphyseal Edema (FOPE lesion) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Arrows identifying the characteristic edema-like signal
lesion) - MSK Radiology ... signal about the closing ... emanates from the closing ... studies point toward lower ... (save $$) Differential
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Color Doppler with lower ... of contracts) during ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential #
Pacemaker Operating Modes
1 - Chamber paced
     A (atrium), V (ventricle), D (dual/both)
2
Response to sensed events ... response to sensed events ... ) Timing: • Lower ... depolarization during ... Pacing #settings #cardiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... movement followed by slower ... pontine lesion • Roving
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
24-48 h and ANC rising ... compression: - Lower-extremity ... interventional radiology ... 100 000 (can be lower ... differentiating agent