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Emergent Hyperkalemia Treatment Algorithm
ECG changes, weakness, K+ >6.5 Or renal insufficiency with K >5.5 with cellular
Algorithm ECG ... injury, etc) ECG ... minutes, lasts -2 ... monitor glucose x 3 ... Remove potassium
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... Pathologic Q - 1/3 ... deWinter T waves - starts ... #Ischemia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Evaluation - EKG ... hypertension Rx 2 ... hypoperfusion) Rx 3 ... Nephrotoxins (e.g ... channel blocker (eg
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... • EEG: With persistent ... epilepticus Treatment ... 3 mEq/L • Seizures
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #foamed #heartfailure
Hyperkalemia Management
Pseudohyperkalemia: 1. Hemolyzed sample 2. Blood drawn from a site/line where potassium or TPN is
Hemolyzed sample 2. ... TPN is infusing 3. ... Heart: • Order a STAT ... EKG to assess cardiac ... stabilize heart if EKG
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
Treatment Protocol ... 100mg/min) 3) ... over 5 min (need EKG ... mg/kg/hr 2) Propofol ... #Protocol #algorithm
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
CAD Management Algorithm ... CAD and HFpEF* 2. ... contraindicated 3. ... current guidelines (eg ... #cardiology
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
Malignancies (e.g ... located on the anterior ... spontaneously over 2 ... Symptomatic Treatment ... resolving within 3