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How should the modified Sgarbossa Criteria be used in initial evaluation of patients with suspected AMI
emergent primary PCI ... instability or acute ... NOT Validated) #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #ModifiedSgarbossa ... LBBB #Evaluation #Algorithm
CNS Ring-Enhancing Lesions - Immunocompromised vs Immunocompetent
Multiple Ring-Enhancing Lesions:
 • Toxoplasmosis (CD4 < 100)
 • Other
Immunocompromised vs ... Chorioretinitis • Diagnosis ... PCR 50% sensitive ... #causes #radiology ... #neurology
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Angina Stress Test ... revascularization (PCI ... This is not for acute ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #EBM
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
potentially be an acute ... dysfunction • PSC ... Cardiopulmonary disease/AMI ... aneurysms • Acute ... #gastroenterology
Diagnostic algorithm for differentiating vestibular neuritis from stroke in patients with AVS. This sequence of testing
Diagnostic algorithm ... disposition, even if the cause ... CNS, Central nervous ... , acute vestibular ... #Diagnosis #AVS
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
CNS Infections - ... Arboviruses: - West ... Symptoms: • Acute ... /l is regarded as ... Singh @rav7ks #CNS
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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lumbar spine • MCC ... - acute lumbar disc ... equina syndrome (CES ... - Emergency Causes ... #causes #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
myasthenia Diagnosis ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... aspiration and acute ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Antibiotics (Bactrim, PCN ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology