Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
impulse test (HIT ... cause of AVS and ... with a central cause ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #Neurology #AVS
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 β€’ Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 β€’ Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
Etiologies of Peripheral ... β€’ Infectious: HIV ... @uncimchiefs #Peripheral ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
Chest pain, good story, but nonspecific ECG? Do a bedside echo: regional WMAs support your case
WMAs support your case ... UltrasoundJelly #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... WallMotionAbnormality #Coronary #Artery
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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
by ordering a peripheral ... It may be necessary ... the most likely cause ... recovery also causes ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis
Intern Pocket Cards - Inpatient Bowel Regimen Guide
Osmotic agents (draws water into bowel, thereby loosening stool
Polyethylene glycol - Nausea ... Magnesium citrate - Watery ... not on here as it ... #constipation #pharmacology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
If present, it should ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #Hypokalemia #diagnosis ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
consistent with a diagnosis ... such as a carotid artery ... experience, the cause ... surgery; as in our case ... #physicalexam #neurology
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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Deficiency Etiology: β€’ Vit ... β€’ Common Causes ... findings, HSM, LN, peripheral ... consider other diagnosis ... Cobalamin #Deficiency #diagnosis
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
(v2.5) It reflects ... 31 β€’ First US case ... emergency 2020-3-12 Diagnosis ... hazy bilateral peripheral ... unilateral* β€’ POCUS
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... It can be easier ... #differential #diagnosis ... table #sodium #nephrology