The Clinical Problem Solvers
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Clinical Reasoning Corner: Likelihood Ratios By Jack Penner Welcome back, Clinical Problem Solvers! Thank you for reading the latest post in our “Clinical Reasoning Corner”, where we discuss key clinical reasoning principles that shape how we think through cases.
The Clinical Problem Solvers
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Welcome, Clinical Problem Solvers, to our first post in the “Clinical Reasoning Corner,” where we will take a deeper dive into key concepts that shape how we think through cases. The “Clinical Reasoning Corner” will provide an introduction to the topics that keep our reasoning rooted in the core principles of clinical problem solving.
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The Clinical Problem Solvers
JUNE 12, 2022
Clinical Reasoning Corner: Problem Representation By: Marcela A. de Oliveira Santana and Franco Murillo Reviewed by: Jack Penner Welcome back, Clinical Problem Solvers! The problem representation during the clinical reasoning process The PR is linked to hypothesis-generation and can act as a guide during the diagnostic journey.
Vascular Physician
MARCH 25, 2022
Medications to use include controlling dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes along with antiplatelet therapy. Treatment Options Conservative management includes lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and regular physical exercise.
The Clinical Problem Solvers
MAY 14, 2020
No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. As described by my friend Jack Penner elsewhere in this blog series, a core tenet of analytic reasoning involves interpretation of the pretest and posttest probabilities of a disease. We walked down to the emergency room and reviewed his chart.
Vascular Physician
APRIL 25, 2022
Etiology: a chronic form of stasis dermatitis resulting from venous hypertension that causes increased capillary permeability and allows leakage of fibrinogen and erythrocytes into the dermis. Diagnosis: clinical, often seen with other symptoms of venous insufficiency including venous varicosities, pitting edema and hyperpigmentation.
Vascular Physician
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
· Ensure appropriate hypertension management and medication. A critical analysis of current treatment unmasks the clinical and economic costs of CLI. Recommend diets low in trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Referrals to nutritional programs or specialists can be beneficial. ·
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