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Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Bradycardia Cardiac ... • Post cardiac ... Sotalol • Propofol infusion ... Chagas disease • Acute ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
heart failure, acute ... findings based on cause ... anaphylaxis, release syndrome ... , infusion reactions ... Diagnosis #table #comparison
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... with tetany or cardiac ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia ... neuropathy or cardiac ... : ACUTE, fever, ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management
Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Saline (NS) - Comparison ... states such as acute ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... • Saline May Cause ... Acidosis worsens cardiac
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Cardiac arrest ... failure - Low cardiac ... output - Acute ... - Compartment syndrome ... peritonitis - Acute
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute ... Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Kidney stones caused ... • Bleeding • Cardiac
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... Cardiac cath if ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management