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| ECG will show a shortened PR interval with a prolonged QRS complex |
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| WOLF-PARKINSON-WHITE SYNDROME |
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Chest x-ray may show apical cavitation/pulmonary infiltrates or bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy; acid, alcohol-fast bacilli will be found in the sputum [Ziehl Neelsen stain]; culture in Lowenstein Jensen medium for M. tuberculosis is diagnostic [6 weeks]. Middlebrook medium takes 2-3 weeks
Pleural effusion or bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy may be present
HIV testing should be recommended as AIDS may co-exist |
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| None is needed (Investigation) |
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Orthoneuro tests Springing [pushing on] T3 or 4 may result in the replication of the symptoms
Investigations Chest and cervical x-ray, CBC, ESR, EMG and nerve conduction are normal |
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Chest x-rays are often normal but may show a wedge-shaped consolidation with a rounded convex apex directed towards the hilum of the middle or lower lobes of the lung suggesting a pulmonary infarction [Hampton’s hump]
Spiral CT scans with intravenous contrast is considered the best screening test
Lung scan: ventilation/perfusion mismatch, Angiography is the gold standard |
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Orthoneuro tests Sternal compression might cause pain if there is an associated rib fracture
Investigations Chest x-ray will show air in the pleural space and outline of the collapsed lung |
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| Chest x-ray will show segmental infiltrate with an air-bronchogram in the region of the affected lobe or lobes |
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ECG findings include the following: PR depression ST elevation T wave inversion
CBC will show a leukocytosis; ESR will be elevated |
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EKG will show diagnostic features: ST elevation there may be ST depression occasionally T inversion occurs later Pathological Q waves
CK-MB and Troponin 1 will raised followed by SGOT and then LDH
CK-MB is elevated up to 3 day; Troponin will remain elevated up to 7 days |
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| Diagnosis is confirmed by echocardiography |
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| Look for hidden neoplasia: Chest x-ray, Prostatic Specific Antigen, Fecal Occult Blood, CarcinoEmbryonic Antigen and HIV/ELISA |
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Exercise EKG may show ST depression during an acute episode
The Q wave and T waves are normal
There may be raised serum Cholesterol and Triglycerides as risk factors |
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Orthoneuro tests The “Wince sign” will be positive each time they are touched during the exam
Investigations No test is specific for diagnosing this condition currently |
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