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Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Algorithm - Iron ... chronic kidney disease ... - Vitamin B12 ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #differential #workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... • Screen for secondary ... #diagnosis #hematology
Cavitary Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Acute / Subacute:
 • Acute Infections: Lung abscess,
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... Nocardia Chronic (≥ 12 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #lesion #pulmonary
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Discoloration • Medications ... NailDisorders #Systemic #Secondary ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... taken at home, work ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... asthma • Pleural disease ... fibrosis RR < 12 ... Neuromuscular disorders ... #differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Renal parenchymal disease ... #indications
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... Laryngeal and pulmonary ... : Testing EGD indications ... exclude motility disorders ... #Gastroenterology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
- Differential Diagnosis ... Physical exam • 12 ... PALPITATIONS: Medications ... Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... Psychiatric: • Panic disorder
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... Myeloproliferative Disease ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... Myelodysplastic #Syndromes #diagnosis