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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 ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... #NodularPattern
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... in the nodular pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
diastolic filling patterns ... LV compliance), ECG ... velocities, PVF: pulmonary ... atrium, PASP: pulmonary ... Dysfunction #Grading #Classification
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... Paraneoplastic (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
physical exam (e.g ... . cardiac, pulmonary ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Acute #Workup #Algorithm
The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) comprise a heterogenous group of disorders. 
They represent fundamental responses of
have specific patterns ... morphologic findings on HRCT ... realise, that these patterns ... vascular diseases (e.g ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... involvement, irregular pattern ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... #pathophysiology ... #differential #algorithm
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Thromboembolic Pulmonary ... Thromboembolic Pulmonary ... embolism Pathophysiology ... mosaic parenchymal pattern ... recurrent VTE • RCT
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Diagnosis #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #HRCT #CTChest ... Interpretation #Algorithm