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Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... stenosis • Hypertrophic ... Alcoholism • Amyloidosis ... #Table #Causes
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
Diagnosis: 1. ... Clinical suspicion ... Clinical Manifestations ... cardiomyopathy • Conduction ... Tests: • Nerve conduction
Etiologies of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis
GI losses / Insensible losses
Sodium Overload
Transcellular Movement of Water
Central Diabetes Insipidus
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis GI losses ... . renal amyloidosis ... Hypernatremia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Table
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis ... Management Clinical ... despite hx HTN) EKG ... fibrillation - conduction ... cardionerds #Amyloidosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... as a condition ... ECG is vital while ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... shows a small, stable ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Vasculitis (e.g. ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy ... stenosis (AS) or hypertrophic ... #diagnosis waves ... Clinical Utility ... #cardiology #differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... with previously stable ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... #Diagnosis #indications
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
site of bowel connection ... the duodenum Clinical ... • Should be on differential ... the OR • HD stable ... about 50% • Stable
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... during Delivery • Stable ... should be done on diagnosis ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis