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Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure Waveforms - Differential Diagnosis
 - Absent a wave - Atrial fibrillation, sinus
Diagnosis - Absent ... tachycardia - Flutter ... waves - Atrial flutter ... Jugular #Waveforms #JVP ... Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Hyperkalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
R/O Pseudo-hyperkalemia:
 • Possible Lab error! Alwavs Repeat Blood sample!
 • Leukocytosis, Thrombocytosis:
Hyperkalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... (rare) *TTKG should ... principal cells should ... potassium #high #pathophysiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
transmitted to JV ... are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential ... Diagnosis Typically ... the JVP decreases ... or increase in JVP ... Kussmauls #Sign #physicalexam
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Pulse Pressure - Differential ... Diagnosis and Pathophysiology ... Hg although PP should ... Diagnoses: • ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Causes of B12 deficiency. 

This great diagram shows normal absorption and outlines most possible causes. At
, although the latter ... VitaminB12 #deficiency #Differential ... #Causes #Diagnosis ... #Pathophysiology
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... #diagnosis #unilateral ... Lower #Extremity #PhysicalExam ... #Pathophysiology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Arterial Thrombosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... antibodies (APLS should ... Venous #Arterial #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #vascular
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
, and elevated JVP ... highest on my differential ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
suspicion • Should ... be on differential ... Pathophysiology: ... unrepaired or repaired) should ... negative, EGD should