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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
STAGES of CHF (A ... flare ups that cause ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... CHF #Congestive #HeartFailure ... #ACCAHA
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... circulatory support; and MI ... CHF #Congestive #HeartFailure ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... flare ups that cause ... #Management #Cardiology ... CHF #Congestive #HeartFailure ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
show symptoms or signs ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... CHF #Congestive #HeartFailure ... #Classes #NYHA ... #ACCAHA
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Algorithm May ... tissue (previous MI ... - High Output State ... #Arrhythmias #Cardiology ... #Algorithm #causes
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
twitter.com/Hussainch/status ... are enough to diagnose ... the case as Typical ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam ... #JVP #Cardiology
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
HAGL) can be a cause ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... shoulder #clinical #mri ... #clinical #Radiology ... #diagnosis #msk
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... table #foamed #heartfailure
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Patient states he ... Vital signs: BP ... Pulmonary Contusion ... Most commonly caused ... #Radiology #CTChest