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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Sudden, severe, can ... worsen with head position ... • Short-lived, positional ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Atrial Fibrillation Management Algorithm and Checklist - CAEP Best Practices
A. Assessment and Risk Stratification
B. Rate or
Fibrillation Management Algorithm ... and Checklist - ... CAEP Best Practices ... Ian Stiell @EMO_Daddy ... #Checklist
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine scan ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist ... immediately; you can ... Baseline + new (you can ... Urine Pregnancy Test ... #ICU #Pearls #Checklist
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Get an LP and imaging ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Test for the respective ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Renal ultrasound, Tests ... infusion Adrenal CT scan ... conditions (supine position ... CT or MRI scan of ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Vascular imaging → Test ... (in absence of an ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Iodine Uptake & Scan ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... 30 weeks) • Position ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc