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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic ... determine etiology of syncope ... /S, EEG, Brain MRI ... #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table
HIV Antiretroviral Regimen Components 
Dual NRTI Backbone + Third Agent 

The general HIV antiretroviral medication regimen
Antiretroviral Regimen Components ... antiretroviral medication ... regimen includes 3 components ... now 10 single-tablet ... product is just 1 tablet
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
- Vasovagal syncope ... - Situational syncope ... depletion - Medication ... Alcohol blackout - Medication ... Classification #Table
Pacemaker Placement Indications
Class I:
 • Third degree block
 • Advanced 2nd degree block
 • Symptomatic Mobitz
Pacemaker Placement Indications ... compromise • Bi/Tri-fascicular ... block with syncope ... RBBB/LBBB with syncope ... Pacemaker #Placement #Indications
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Diagnosis and workup ... the diagnostic workup ... MRI, iADL scale, ... - 25% genetic component ... Classification #Workup
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... syndrome, Post-MI ... : Stable angina, ... : Stable angina, ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness Workup
Cost-effective tests for most patients: 
 • Orthostatic BP
 • ECG
 • Telemetry (if
Syncope Cost-Effectiveness ... Workup Cost-effective ... or additional indications ... Carotid US • Brain MRI ... #diagnosis #workup
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... Finger glucose • Medication ... a NCCT or • MRI ... Detected on NCCT vs MRI ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Syncope - Differential ... • Anemia • Medications ... Contractility: • MI ... Tachy-Brady Syndrome #Syncope
Managing side effects of birth control

Adverse effects associated with hormonal contraceptives (e.g. headache, breakthrough bleeding, etc)
the progestin component ... #management #medications ... #obgyn #table #