4 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... one post op Cardiology ... • <6mo since stroke ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Left Ventricular Assist Devices - LVAD
Complications:
 • Suction event
 • Stroke
 • Pump Thrombosis
 • Equipment
Ventricular Assist Devices ... Suction event • Stroke ... By Nick Mark MD ... #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
implantable electronic devices ... aortic and mitral regurgitation ... occlusion that may lead ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #management #cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... circulation: MCA ACA ... External lines/devices ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... #management #neurology