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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
moderate diastolic dysfunction ... LV compliance), ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Grading #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... #Syncope #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Classification of Jaundice
Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia (predominantly indirect bilirubin)
 • Increased bilirubin production (eg, hemolytic anemias, hemolytic reactions,
Classification of ... Hepatocellular Dysfunction ... miscellaneous causes ... #unconjugated #differential ... #causes
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
renal tubular dysfunction ... Hypomagnesemia #Differential ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
permanent organ dysfunction ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... #Causes #Anesthesiology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #criticalcare #differential ... #causes #classification
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... during Delivery • Stable
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Septic Emboli Cause ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause ... Surgery: • Valvular dysfunction
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... or sinus node dysfunction ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #