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Pulmonary Hypertension Algorithm - Matthew Watto, MD
#Diagnosis #Management #Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm #Differential #Curbsiders
Pulmonary Hypertension ... Watto, MD #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #Hypertension # ... PAH #Workup #Evaluation
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
criteria required to diagnose ... - Usually a MAP ... can occur at lower ... - Pulmonary edema ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
spinal cord injury (can ... MSK - Fractures, dislocations ... Electricity #Evaluation #Diagnosis ... #Management #Emergency ... #Algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management ... Algorithm STEMI: ... Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... #Management #Algorithm
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
disease - Portal hypertension ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... Can also be seen ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... underlying portal hypertension
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pseudomonas) • Severe CAP ... #Pneumonia #CAP ... #Diagnosis #Management
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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and Management ... complications can ... aquagenic pruritis"), Hypertension ... • Treatment algorithms ... #Management #Summary
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... Metolazone) • Hypertension ... stones caused by Ca2
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... with presence of pulmonary ... excess volume can ... not uncommon and can ... #algorithm #management
Fleischner Society recommendations for follow-up of nodules
Previous chest radiographs should be reviewed to determine if the
CT scans, which can ... definitive tissue diagnosis ... #Management #Radiology ... Society #Followup #Pulmonary ... #Nodules #RadiologyAssistant