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Initial assessment of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient (Algorithm 1)

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm1
Initial assessment ... assist device (LVAD ... ) patient (Algorithm ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Algorithm1 #BMJ
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) troubleshooting (Algorithm 2).

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2 #BMJ
assist device (LVAD ... troubleshooting (Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #LVAD ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Algorithm2 #BMJ
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... ) (Algorithms 1, ... 2 and 3) Algorithm ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Management #BMJ
Ensuring adequate circulation to sustain life (Algorithm 3). CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; LVAD, left ventricular assist device;
sustain life (Algorithm ... resuscitation; LVAD ... #Diagnosis #LVAD ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Algorithm3 #BMJ
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Microbiologic-Testing ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... medications *Reduce dose ... Workup #Management #Algorithm
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... GTT) with 75 g load ... gland and consider evaluation ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... the outpatient setting ... BMI indicates body ... squared; CAT, COPD assessment ... COPD #Treatment #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... decision for repeat testing ... aminotransferase; BMI ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... should undergo lab testing ... purposes of this algorithm ... or z scores in LAD ... Disease #Incomplete #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation