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Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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- Differential ... Kyphoscoliosis • Abdominal ... Interstitium • ILD • CHF ... Hypertension Pulmonary ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Overview Clinical ... • Exertional dyspnea ... psychosis - CHF ... - Hypotension ... #differential #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... Differential Diagnosis ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... May have typical HF ... sx: dyspnea on
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Endocrine: Hypo/Hyperthyroidism ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... associated free radicals