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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... or AST > ALP): ... • Severe - ALT ... or AST): • US ... Transaminitis #Algorithm
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Severe ALT > 15x ... HELLP Moderate ALT ... • Others Mild ALT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... When to suspect AIN ... associated with AIN ... Interstitial #Nephritis #AIN ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Amiodarone induced thyroid changes

Histopath: Remarkably enlarged follicles, distended with colloid, without 
scalloping, and lined by flattened
distended with colloid ... lipofuscin) AIT ... are two types of AIT ... thyrotoxicosis #AIT
Hemiplegic Gait 

With a hemiplegic gait there is impaired natural swinging at the hip and knee
Hemiplegic Gait ... With a hemiplegic gait ... natural swinging at ... #Hemiplegic #Gait ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Dropped Foot Gait - Paralysis of Dorsal Flexion of the Foot.
When trying to walk the tip
Dropped Foot Gait ... It is found in lesions ... This type of gait ... leg excessively, at ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Parkinsonian Gait 

Parkinson's gait is very characteristic: Standing, the patient tends to tilt the trunk forward,
Parkinsonian Gait ... Parkinson's gait ... During gait, it ... in starting the gait ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Thrombocytopenia (HIT ... • Suspected HIT ... Algorithm • " ... other sequelae of HIT ... diagnosis #4Ts #algorithm
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... specificity for AI ... > 15 excludes AI ... If it is lower, ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... to liver than ALT ... : ↑ • ALT: ↑ ... /ALT: typical of ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm