Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Diagnosis H&P Risk factors: genetics, female sex, past trauma, advancing age, and obesity. X-ray (look for the radiographic signs of OA.) DDx & Causes: Treatment The mainstay of treatment of OA of the knee is active rehabilitation and exercise. -Exercise-based...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
“Over 85% of cases of infectious endocarditis are caused by gram-positive cocci. In patients suspected of having acute infectious endocarditis, empiric antibiotic treatment should be started immediately after obtaining initial blood cultures and should include...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis H&P Risk factors? Provoked vs. Unprovoked PE? – Massive vs. Sub-massive? Wells criteria. Wells Criteria doesn’t work well inpatient. Complications? – Differential diagnosis & Etiology. Diagnostic studies: Treatment Outpatient tx vs....
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults
Pre-DM is a risk factor for DM, and not a disease itself. Diagnosis -A1C 5.7 to 6.4 % / FBS 100-125 / impaired glucose tolerance. -Confirm the dx of pre-DM or DM type 2 by repeating the same test on a different day. -The patient is at risk of progression from pre-DM...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Definition: Delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction of the stomach or duodenum. H&P performed, see above. Patient educated about the condition, alternative treatments, risks, and benefits provided. The patient has symptoms of gastroparesis. Will...
