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Clues to Differential Diagnosis of Central Cyanosis: Onset of cyanosis, Clubbing, Secondary erythrocytosis, Auscultation, X-ray, Echocardiography,
Differential Diagnosis of Central ... - Pulmonary diseases ... Differential #Diagnosis #Central ... Causes #Table #Comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... tinnitus (Méniére's disease ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison ... #neurology
Differentiating Features Between Central and Peripheral Cyanosis

Mechanism - Arterial destauration
Sites - Skin, mucous membrane of oral
Features Between Central ... #Cyanosis #Central ... #Peripheral #Comparison ... #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
Peripheral and Central ... Méniére's disease ... CENTRAL VERTIGO ... signs or symptoms ... #Peripheral #Central
Distinguishing Between Paralytic vs Mechanical Ileus
Paralytic Ileus
 - Medical history: Frequent ulcer or gallstone pains or
the underlying disease ... on underlying disease ... complete stasis) - General ... intestinal stasis - General ... Mechanical #Ileus #comparison
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... may be present Central ... position change • Neurologic ... test Méniére's disease ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Diabetes Insipidus Central ... granulomatous diseases ... Primary renal disease ... ), Sickle cell disease ... Classification #Types #Nephrology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Comparison
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
failure - Co-medication ... obstructive lung disease ... Heart failure Central ... antihypertensive #medications
Characteristics of Common Lipid Disorders
Polygenic hypercholesterolemia
Atherogenic dyslipidemia
 • Frequently accompanied by central obesity or diabetes
Familial hypercholesterolemia,
accompanied by central ... lipid #disorders #diseases ... #comparison #table