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CHADSVASc Score - Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

A clinical mnemonic to estimate stroke risk in atrial
Fibrillation A clinical ... C Congestive heart ... Thromboembolism V Vascular disease ... AFib #CHADS2VASc #Diagnosis ... #neurology #cardiology
Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula- An infant had an apneic episode at birth and received positive-pressure
The Apgar scores ... Owing to the infant ... was diagnosed. ... #NEJM #clinical ... #radiology #esophageal
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
incomplete Kawasaki Disease ... Infants ≤6 months ... if they have no clinical ... effusion, or z scores ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
stepwise daily assessment ... Trial (SBT) C ... Total scores >2 ... will vary with clinical ... #CriticalCare #diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... should be on a/c ... #management #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... to be in ADHF starts ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare #icu