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An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
An Approach to Acute ... physical exam (e.g ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Medicine #Dyspnea #Acute ... #Workup #Algorithm
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... lymphadenopathy more diffuse ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Treated Like Acute ... pathophysiology #Hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
High in acute blood ... (BM) ablative disorders ... of substrate (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology #Microcytic
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Myocarditis: • Diffuse ... Early-repolarization pattern ... leads • S1Q3T3 pattern ... Electrolyte Disorders ... diagnosis #cardiology #ecg
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder ... Impairment: • Acute ... changes - Common pattern ... • Inflammatory disorders ... dystrophies Work
PALM RASHES 
Common features and patterns:
1.	Color:
o	Red or erythematous: Common in inflammatory or allergic reactions.
o	Purple or purpuric:
Common features and patterns ... suggest vascular or hematologic ... depigmentation disorders ... blistering, or acute ... o Peripheral patterns
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... Screening Tests for Acute ... Screening Tests for Diffuse ... metabolic or endocrine disorders ... Additional Tests for Diffuse