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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Unlike traditional angiography, which necessitates catheter insertion and carries certain risks, a CT-angiogram is performed externally and is generally considered safer and more comfortable for patients. One of the primary applications of this imaging technique is the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD).

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WDx Clinical Unknown with Dr. Steph Sherman and the CPSolvers

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Dr. Steph Sherman, Lindsey , Emma , and Sharmin tackle a case presented by Anna Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? Blog post – by Smitha Want to test your learning? Diagnosis The patient was found to have extensive bilateral consolidations on computed tomography of the chest.

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Overtreatment of prostate cancer in the active surveillance era

Common Sense Family Doctor

Active surveillance is a management strategy that is intended to limit overtreatment of localized prostate cancer by monitoring patients with periodic PSA measurements and prostate biopsies to delay or avoid curative therapy (radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy) and its adverse effects. and 6.1%, respectively). in 2000 to 59.8%

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A deeper dive into GPA – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

However, the patient continued to be symptomatic and he returned for further evaluation. A lung biopsy demonstrated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, and a diagnosis of GPA was made. A CXR showed a left upper lobe consolidation, and he was treated with antibiotics for presumed community-acquired pneumonia.

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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Had the ED not ordered a chest CT, would I have tested this patient for COVID-19? Would I’ve been able to reason my way to his underlying diagnosis from the initial data? I find it awe-inspiring to listen to clinicians pick up on subtle clues and use both intuitive and analytic reasoning to reach a final diagnosis.

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Discover Direct Primary Care: An Excellent Choice for Uninsured, Underinsured, and High Deductible Health Plan Holders - Detroit and Royal Oak

Plum Health

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any medical condition or health concern.

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Likelihood Ratios

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Objectives Define likelihood ratios and their utility in diagnostic reasoning Identify how likelihood ratios alter the probability of a diagnosis Apply likelihood ratios in clinical reasoning What are likelihood ratios and how do they work? A LR > 1 increases the probability of a specific diagnosis.

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