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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Pathophysiology ... CXR upright or lat ... Prevotella • Fungal ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Vasculitis (e.g
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Pathophysiology ... negative bacteria, fungi ... Serial boluses 250cc ... ., abscess, catheter
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... occlusion that may ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... Assess functional ... physical exam - Key components ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... stress testing may
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... remains unknown • Final ... pregnancy • May ... Serial TTE and close ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... occlusion that may ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... #Endocarditis #Differential