Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Etiology of Splenic Infarction:
 โ€ข Hypercoagulability: Factor V Leiden, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Malignancy
 โ€ข Embolic disease: Atrial
Antiphospholipid syndrome ... fibrillation, PFO, Infective ... endocarditis ... Infarction #spleen #differential ... #diagnosis #causes
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 โ€ข Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Diagnosis Framework ... Parenchyma: โ€ข Infection ... regurgitation, Tricuspid endocarditis ... #Diagnosis #pulmonary ... #causes
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
Endocarditis (BCNIE ... antimicrobials, clinical ... but important causes ... antiphospholipid syndrome ... diagnosis #differential
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Diagnosis: Causes ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classicallyโ€ noted with pulmonary ... or restrictive lung ... Interpretation #Diagnosis