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Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Factors and Signs of Copper ... Inflammatory bowel disease ... Metabolic: Menkes disease ... consumption of copper-rich ... @drkeithsiau #Copper
Treatment of Wilson's Disease
 • D-penicillamine - Chelator, induces cupruria
 • Trientine - Chelator, induces cupruria
Treatment of Wilson's Disease ... of free serum copper ... absorption of copper ... #Wilsons #Disease
Causes of Copper Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis
Hereditary: 
 - Menkes disease, familial hypoceruloplasminemia
Decreased / Inadequate Intake:
Causes of Copper ... Hereditary: - Menkes disease ... infants Increased copper ... with inadequate copper ... supplements #Copper
Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Peripheral Arterial Disease Assessment Algorithm

Early Revascularization vs Conservative Care

Workup:
 • Arterial doppler
Peripheral Arterial Disease ... : • Arterial doppler ... Ulcer #Arterial #Disease
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... ultrasound prior to paracentesis ... ascites. 2D & Doppler ... UAlberta_Sono #paracentesis ... bloodvessels #color #doppler
Inferior Epigastric Vessels on POCUS prior to Paracentesis
Just remember the importance of the inferior epigastric vessels
POCUS prior to Paracentesis ... vessels prior to paracentesis ... important to use color Doppler ... also use power Doppler ... Vessels #POCUS #Paracentesis
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
Tremor of Wilson's Disease ... Tremor #Wilsons #Disease ... video #neurology #copper
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
Tremor of Wilson's Disease ... Tremor #Wilsons #Disease ... video #neurology #copper
Avoiding Large Blood Vessels during Paracentesis on POCUS

Once you find fluid and before you sample, u/s
Vessels during Paracentesis ... #BloodVessels #Paracentesis ... ultrasound #color #doppler
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Causes: • Liver disease ... agents ex. lead, copper