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In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
based solely on symptoms ... But now the ACC/ ... patients with a diagnosis ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
to severity of symptoms ... STAGES of CHF (A ... III and class IV symptoms ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... HeartFailure #Staging #Classification
Serious Bacterial Illness (SBI):
1) UTI and pyelonephritis
Most common cause of SBI
Accounts for 3-8% of uncharacterized fevers
Female
Consider BCx, CSF ... unformed) PNA diagnosed ... 3) Meningitis Diagnose ... suggested if: - ANC ... #Peds #EM #Classification
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Heart Failure - Diagnosis ... Guidelines: • ACC ... class II and Ill HF ... order to alleviate symptoms ... iron #deficiency #CHF
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis ... concurrent stroke-like symptoms ... Dissection protocol • Classification ... anticoagulation - MH/CCF ... Aortic #Dissection #Diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... Pancreatic Disease (CF ... algorithm #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
factor PRES Diagnosis ... Neurological symptoms ... the brain • CSF ... cell count in the CSF ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections 

Mycobacterial species other than those belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and
Growers (Runyon Classification ... Growers (Runyon Classification ... massiliense in CF ... gastrointestinal symptoms ... • Clinical (Symptoms
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... indication of AC ... stratification #diagnosis