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Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
arteritis (GCA) 1) ... altitudinal defect • Fundoscopy ... Doppler US : halo sign ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
"pooping duck sign ... follow-up within 1 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
can't make A-OK sign ... follow-up within 1 ... Radiology #XRay #Diagnosis ... #Management #Orthopedics ... #Sports #MSK
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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and Management ... endemic areas - 1- ... cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... numbness, decreased reflexes
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
and Management ... Pathophysiology: Spore ... often ordered in reflex ... • Flex-Sig: If ... 10 mg/kg IV x 1
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
typically fall into 1 ... to be in ADHF starts ... Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... #algorithm #management
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 • G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
intervention indicated Diagnostic ... • Endoscopy ( ... Flex Sig or Colon ... - Random Bx and ... #management #algorithm
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... unclear DDX: 1. ... of dysphagia (<1 ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment