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An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
(e.g. cardiac, pulmonary ... X-ray, one of 8 basic ... patterns of findings ... Dyspnea #Acute #Workup ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... low attenuation pattern ... distinguished on the basis ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... LowAttenuation #Differential
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... the nodules are diffuse ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
The table summarizes ... to look at the pattern ... more than one pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... capillaritis leading to diffuse ... hemorrhage (DAH) • Diffuse ... • IF staining patterns ... Renal #Syndromes #differential
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Volume Control Basic ... patients - The more work ... neurogenic breathing patterns ... Ventilation #management #pulmonary
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... LCDD, SS Cyst pattern ... Disease #DCLD #pulmonary ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #differential