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Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema ... Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema ... of peripheral edema ... BNP level <100 pg ... altitude pulmonary edema
Signs of Graves disease: 
• Goiter 
• Periorbital edema 
• Non-pitting edema causing hyperpigmented plaques 
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• Periorbital edema ... • Non-pitting edema ... Signs #Clinical #Photo
Corneal edema with Descemet's folds; The folds can be visualized as dark, deep-appearing, criss-cross lines in
Corneal edema with ... due to corneal edema ... #cornea #edema ... descemet #fold #photo
Acute Heart Failure Exacerbation - Diagnostic Likelihood Ratios
+LR > 3.5:
 • Overall judgement of ED physician
• BNP < 100 pg
Heliotrope Rash in Dermatomyositis

Peri-orbital edema and the heliotrope rash that we are all familiar with. Eyelid
Peri-orbital edema ... Eyelid edema is ... Dermatology #Clinical #Photo
Pathogenesis of Edema in Heart Failure (Cardiac Edema)

#Edema #CHF #HeartFailure #Pathophysiology
Pathogenesis of Edema ... Failure (Cardiac Edema ... ) #Edema #CHF
Grades of Pitting Edema

 0+ No pitting edema 
 1+ Mild pitting edema. 2 mm depression
Grades of Pitting Edema ... 0+ No pitting edema ... + Mild pitting edema ... Moderate pitting edema ... severe pitting edema
Pitting vs Non-Pitting Edema: Differential Diagnosis
For pitting edema: there's generally an issue with :
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vs Non-Pitting Edema ... Diagnosis For pitting edema ... inflammation Non-pitting edema ... Pitting #NonPitting #Edema
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
• Pulmonary Edema ... Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema ... Cardiogenic pulmonary edema ... Diaphragmatic pulmonary edema
Necrotizing Fasciitis: Note the extensive edema, erythema, bullae formation, and necrosis in this patient's thigh. At
the extensive edema ... Images #Clinical #Photo