Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
symptoms that are caused ... Alzheimer's disease ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Types #Subtypes ... #Classification
Brugada syndrome Types 1, 2 and 3

There are three types of ECG presentations, referred to as
most typical (and diagnostic ... segment elevation has ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Brugada #Syndrome ... #Comparison #Types
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... (HRS) - Diagnostic ... Type 1) • ↑ Creatinine ... Type 2) • HRS-AKD ... of kidney disease
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup What type ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... 65 yrs - Subacute ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis
 • ↑ in serum Cr of ≥ 0.3mg/dL above baseline
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Diagnosis • ↑ ... • Severe liver disease ... (e.g. advanced ... #diagnosis #HRS
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Genetic disorders (e.g ... endocrine neoplasia type ... 1 or type 2A, familial ... #Differential #Diagnosis
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Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... advanced valvular disease ... #Comparison #criticalcare ... #diagnosis #classification
Acute Kidney Injury - Classification
Prerenal:
 • Dehydration
 • Heart failure (a.k.a. cardiorenal syndrome)
 • Liver failure
Kidney Injury - Classification ... a.k.a. cardiorenal syndrome ... vasculitis - TTP/HUS ... tubular necrosis (causes ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Differential Diagnosis ... by Classification ... • Parkinson’s disease ... Subclavian steal syndrome ... #Table #Causes
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... Extravascular Causes ... ) - HELLP syndrome ... Hemolytic uremic syndrome ... (HUS) • Other