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Differential diagnosis on HRCT
Most of our knowledge about imaging findings in interstitial lung disease comes from
Differential diagnosis ... nodular, high and low ... attenuation (table ... appreciate on a cest ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
LV compliance), ECG ... Vp: velocity of flow ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... Dysfunction #Grading #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Table
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Definitions - Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
1 STABLE ANGINA - Angina
demand in the setting ... adequate blood flow ... pain occurs at rest ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... : The Only EKG Book
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Studies in Rheumatic Diseases ... titer, ACE level, CXR ... (e.g., polymyalgia ... Chemistry profile (e.g ... chest wall, and low
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
The table summarizes ... Now it is obvious ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #Table #RadiologyAssistant
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Recurrent/persistent rest ... (1-2) risk, +ECG ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... , TIMI low (1-2) ... catheterization #cardiology
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
cardiogenic edema, to differentiate ... pulmonary blood flow ... chronic heart disease ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Orthopedic • Low ... one post op Cardiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... Blood cultures • CXR ... ) • CXR upright ... Lung Abscess Differential ... • Vasculitis (e.g
Summary table of common benign breast diseases and how to manage them. 
Fibroadenoma:
 • Most common
Summary table of ... benign breast diseases ... and how to manage ... trauma to breast e.g ... #benign #differential