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Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Blood ... chorioamnionitis) • Functional ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... #Interpretation ... #ECG #Electrocardiogram ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #system #cheatsheet
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Absence ... estrogen: • Functional ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #OBGyn #Gynecology
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No onset ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #OBGyn #Gynecology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... during Delivery • Stable ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Cardiomyopathy #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... stratification #diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Cesarean delivery Clinical ... Key Point: High clinical ... and damage heart function ... recovery of cardiac function ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology #OBGyn