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2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A
for the Management ... and the Heart Failure ... #HeartFailure #Management ... #CHF #guideline ... #treatment #algorithm
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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onto outstretched hand ... ligament injury) • ED ... Management: Hematoma ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
ACLF) Clinical Guidelines ... months without treatment ... By Tina Hang ... Cirrhosis #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
Management Be ... prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
onto outstretched hand ... dorsum of the hand ... fractures • ED ... Management: Pain ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Treatment Algorithm ... functional ID) Guidelines ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #cardiology ... #treatment #guidelines
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... injury (LCL) • ED ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Incomplete/relief/treatment ... Nonpharmacologic Treatment ... of bed GERD Treatment ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Avulsion fracture • ED ... Management: Pain ... Discharge with orthpedic ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
occurring at the end ... References: Radiology ... et al. (2003) Guidelines ... for the treatment ... 37:1106-1117 #Management