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Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... syndrome • Post-CABG ... • Asbestos • Uremia ... #Hepatology #causes
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
ABG And BMP Normal ... -12) / (24-HCO3) ... Renal failure (uremia ... Diagnosis #Summary #Nephrology ... #ABG #bloodgas
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... Worsening macrocytic anemia ... wt loss • If anemia ... or low pit, low retic ... Treatment: • Oral
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
group of disorders caused ... Out Secondary Causes ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... (examples: ATG ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology