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Features That Differentiate Acute Pericarditis from Myocardial Ischemia or Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism

In contrast to the
Differentiate Acute ... Infarction and Pulmonary ... from acute pericarditis ... with nitrates.2 Acute ... may occur with acute
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Acute or chronic ... Compensation, Acute ... Hyperventilation (Anxiety, pain ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... EKG findings in acute ... is helpful in evaluating ... for other causes ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
: • Valvular disorders ... - Chronic pulmonary ... Diagnoses: • Acute ... Infarction • Pulmonary ... #cardiology
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Therefore, conditions caused ... granulomatous disorders ... apices caused by ... edema in acute ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... are excellent at evaluating ... with presence of pulmonary ... Cardiac cath if acute ... the determined cause
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
QRS complex Pulmonary ... Electrolyte Disorders ... weeks following an acute ... Post-cardioversion • Acute ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
Disorders (FAPD ... episodes of intense, acute ... following: anorexia, nausea ... AbdominalPain #Disorders ... #gastroenterology