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Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
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Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... the nodules are diffuse ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Bronchitis Diffuse ... Abnormalities • CHF ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... planopilaris Pattern ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
Brain death evaluation ... e.g. herniation, diffuse ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... BrainDeath #Dead #Algorithm
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Focal Hair Loss Pattern ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Hair Loss Pattern ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... • Laboratory evaluation
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac Causes ... Disease • Diffuse ... Veno-Occlusive Disease #RHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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presentation, temporal evolution ... present in 15% of cases ... hemorrhage • CSF ... Demyelinating disease caused ... subcortical white matter
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Psychological stress #Diffuse ... #causes
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... death, so in this case ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm