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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Ask about: - Changes ... - History - EKG ... SatyaPatelMD #ChestPain ... #ACS #Evaluation
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... Angina Stress Test ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... Stable #Angina #ChestPain ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... Standard Stim test ... is 250 mcg of IV ... #Stimulation #Test
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... with narrow base, best ... , fascicular blocks ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... Serologic and EMG ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... immunologic assay - MuSK
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
second troponin test ... and ECG obtained ... hospitalized for further evaluation ... a provocative test ... PatientInfo #Cardiology #ChestPain