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Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hepatocellular Pattern ... dz Cholestatic Pattern ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Carboxyhemoglobinemia • Chest ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
An Approach to Acute Dyspnea - Diagnostic Framework

From the HPI, PMH, vitals, focused physical exam (e.g.
An Approach to Acute ... exams), and the chest ... one of 8 basic patterns ... Medicine #Dyspnea #Acute ... #Workup #Algorithm
ECG of a 55-year-old man who presented to the ER with chest pain 
Computer interpretation: “Nonspecific
to the ER with chest ... pain Computer interpretation ... Recognize this #ECG pattern ... It’s a classic pattern ... of Acute RCA Occlusion
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... initial response to abnormal ... evaluation of the pattern ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... Pulmonary #HRCT #CTChest ... #Interpretation ... #Algorithm #ILD
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
for diagnosing Functional ... resolves have functional ... episodes of intense, acute ... interferes with normal ... stereotypical pattern
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
of breath and chest ... radiograph pattern ... defaulting to a normal ... interpretation. ... #Radiology #CTChest