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Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
Clinical Presentation ... hepatomegaly - normal ... despite hx HTN) EKG ... precordial leads) - atrial ... #Cardiology #Staging
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... anaesthesia #Perioperative ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
In AVNRT, the atria ... EKG of the same ... are enough to diagnose ... that’s called “clinical ... Awaves #AVNRT #PhysicalExam
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Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Symptoms and Signs ... • Classic triad ... hypertension; some normal ... common symptoms and signs ... procedures (eg,
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... sx overlap with normal ... support for patients clinically ... Serial TTE and close ... #management #cardiology