Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
The differential diagnostic ... most important diagnoses ... listed in the table ... #Management #Radiology ... #Lung #Multiple
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
β€’ At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
β€’ Rate 100-180
β€’ Irregular 
Etiology
Secondary to chronic lung ... β€’ Hypoxia β€’ Pulmonary ... β€’ Oxygen β€’ Treatment ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG
ILD of Known Cause - Differential Diagnosis
Exposure:
 β€’ Occupational: Asbestosis, Silicosis, Hypersensitivity, Pneumonitis
 β€’ Treatment Related:
ILD of Known Cause ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Pneumonitis β€’ Treatment ... #interstitial #lung ... #disease #pulmonary
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
you think of the causes ... or tumor cells (Table ... UIP, NSIP and long ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD)
Exposure-Related ILD (a.k.a. extrinsic allergic alveolitis): 
 β€’ Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Farmer's lung, Bird
ILD caused by inhalation ... pneumonitis β€’ Medication-induced ... β€’ Idiopathic pulmonary ... Diseases #ILD #diagnosis ... #causes
Management of interstitial lung disease (ILD)-associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc)

Therapeutic indication: absolute decline in FVC >10%
Management of interstitial ... lung disease (ILD ... Symptomatic treatment ... systemicsclerosis #SSc #pulmonary ... #indications #management
Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Algorithm for Treatment ... ) β€’ Consider Lung ... karanpdesai #cteph #management ... #algorithm #cardiology ... #pulmonary #treatment
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... - Aspiration - Pulmonary ... edema #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Differential #Table
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 β€’ Tracheobronchial:
Alveolar Hemorrhage, Lung ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... : 1) Indications ... Intubation 2) Bad Lung ... #Management #pulmonary
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 β€’ Congestive heart failure
 β€’ Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Pneumonectomy β€’ Trapped lung ... Post-CABG β€’ Medication ... #Hepatology #causes