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The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
In most cases small ... nodules can be ... Random refers to ... Nodules can usually ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate (e.g ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Causes of Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cervical:
 - Anterior
     • Infection
Causes of Localized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Infection (e.g ... Lymphadenopathy #LAD ... #Causes #Hematology
Summary table of common benign breast diseases and how to manage them. 
Fibroadenoma:
 • Most common
Summary table of ... trauma to breast e.g ... mastitis • Usually caused ... diagnosis #surgery #causes ... #table
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... with previously stable ... risk factors (eg ... Causes: • Vascular ... parenchymal disease: CKD
Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
is not desired (e.g ... is not desired (e.g ... Bradyarrhythmias, Some cases ... - Indication: Can ... Inotropes #comparison #table
Cardiac Stress Testing
Exercise:
 • Everyone who can exercise should!
 • They must be able to raise
• Everyone who can ... • They must be able ... production to cause ... arrythmias Diagnostics: EKG
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... It can be easier ... normal volume-based algorithm ... Post-AKI diuresis can ... differential #diagnosis #table
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
mm is needed to cause ... Hypertensive emergency can ... hypertension (e.g ... Emergency #Diagnosis #Algorithm