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STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... heart failure, ... #Management #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Beta blockers ... insufficiency/Failure ... Medications 2. ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Beta blockers ... - Hyperosmolar states ... insufficiency/Failure ... Medications 2. ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy ... agents, Renal failure ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
ARBs, NSAIDs, β-blockers ... Na delivery): CHF ... only if no clear cause ... Optimize volume status ... #Treatment #potassium
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf