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Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
and Management Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Bradycardia #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
pulmonary disease or CHF ... Treat underlying cause ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
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inhibitors Other causes ... - NSAlDs - Beta-Blockers ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... #differential #causes
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Allopurinol, Beta-Blockers ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stature (Late Bloomer ... Cystic Fibrosis, CHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
psychosis - CHF ... Treatment: - Beta ... blocker - Thionamide ... Treatment: • Beta ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
potassium • Beta ... blockers • Antibiotics ... cell membrane - Beta ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
potassium • Beta ... blockers • Antibiotics ... cell membrane - Beta ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Low EABV (e.g., CHF ... Aldosterone • ENaC blockers ... nephropathy • Beta ... #Causes
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
They are caused ... in 1850 and the cause ... emergencies are caused ... TS is based on beta-blockers ... DharSaty #Coma, #CriticalCare