Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 β€’ Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
in >90% - Low ... Discontinuation of causal ... 60-80% - Low ... #comparison #table ... #rheumatology #
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 β€’ Constitutional domain: Fever
 β€’ Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
EULAR/ACR Classification ... pericarditis β€’ Hematologic ... C3 or low C4, Low ... #EULARACR #Classification ... #Criteria #SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 β€’ Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... 60-80% - Low ... β€’ Evolution: ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... consumption β€’ Low ... potassium #nephrology #low
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
β€’ poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
β€’ Medication 
β€’ Hypomagnesemia 
β€’
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Low intake ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Classification
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   β€’ Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... exacerbation (any cause ... obstruction to blood flow ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
How to Evaluate an Abnormal APTT
Step 1: Is the PT or APTT Artifactually Prolonged?
Step 2: Is
How to Evaluate ... to identify the cause ... prolonged #diagnosis #hematology ... #evaluation #mixing
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Poor Intake 
 - Starvation
 - Anorexia
GI Losses 
 - Vomiting / NG
Differential #Diagnosis #Low ... #Potassium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... B-Cell ~90% β€’ Low ... Lymphoproliferative #Disorders #Classification ... pathophysiology #Hematology ... #differential #algorithm
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... Checklist 1. blow ... bleeding and can see ... coagulopathy, surgical evaluation ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm