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Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Stroke Evaluation ... and Management ... Algorithm Clinical ... #Management #Algorithm ... differential #neurology #CVA
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
: CLASS 1 - Sodium ... duration: - CLASS ... duration - CLASS ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
renal histological evaluation ... : • Class I - ... mesangial LN • Class ... proliferative LN • Class ... Membranous LN • Class
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
: CLASS 1 - Sodium ... duration - CLASS ... duration - CLASS ... 1C: Strong Blockade ... #Classes #pathophysiology
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
group-based exercise class ... The classification ... CDC, entitled “Algorithm ... The algorithm is ... STEADI) #Diagnosis #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Chronic ... Causes of acute ... imaging with barium, CT ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
pulmonary embolism Pathophysiology ... specific • Chest CTA ... WHO functional class ... WHO functional class ... Thromboendarterectomy #diagnosis #management
Pulmonary Nodule
Evaluation is guided by nodule size & assessment of probability of malignancy. In addition is
Pulmonary Nodule Evaluation ... are called lung masses ... a repeat chest CT ... Management options ... growth with chest CT
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... • <6mo since stroke ... medical and surgical management