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If you take care of #AFib patients watch this AMAZING video captured during coronary bypass surgery.
coronary bypass surgery ... happens to the atria ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology ... #AFib #CTS #thoracic ... #surgery #openheart
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Management Algorithm ... ischemia -> Coronary CTA ... coronary syndrome (ACS ... evaluation or management ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Crohn's Disease Management ... • Serial Dilation ... Fistula: Consult CTS ... Crohns #Disease #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
• No Treatment ... Brady Management ... P and QRS • Atrial ... HeartBlocks #Types #Classification ... electrocardiogram #ecg #cardiology
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Diagnosis and Management ... disease Imaging and Treatment ... Hypercalcemia 4. ↑ AST ... Rx of choice: surgery ... RCC #Diagnosis #Management
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... recent PCl or ACS ... Optimal BP management ... consider bariatric surgery ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
dependent DM ACS ... one post op Cardiology ... • <12mo since ACS ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... medical and surgical management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Catecholamine-secreting neoplasms of pts ... and Signs: 50% pts ... • Classic triad ... of anesthesia, surgery ... and then surgery
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
CP, SOB, lightheadedness ... years to manifest its ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
delivery • Pause surgery ... • Consider surgery ... be replaced or its ... help AND check arterial ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management