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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
2.6) - Cardiac risk ... findings - Age - Risk ... #Evaluation #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #cardiology ... #Angina
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
Coronary Syndrome (ACS ... calculating the risk ... identifying low risk ... risk patients, ... #Cardiology #HEART
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... Shows the diagnosis ... and risk stratification ... evaluation of stable angina ... #ACS #stresstest
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
algorithm to determine ... one post op Cardiology ... Unstable Angina ... • <12mo since ACS ... stratification #diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... • Rome IV Criteria ... cardiovascular risk ... and Hepatology ... #Management #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... Rome IV Criteria ... those at high risk ... and Hepatology ... #workup #gastroenterology
Canadian CT Head Rule 

CT head is only required for minor head injury patients 
with any
findings: High Risk ... GCS score < 15 at ... years Medium Risk ... elevation) #Diagnosis ... #HeadCT #Rule #Criteria
Gallbladder Polyps - Management Algorithm
 - demonstrated on ultrasound
 - excluding definite pseudopolyp
≥ 10mm -
Polyps - Management Algorithm ... 10mm - Increased risk ... appropriate, follow up as ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #radiology #guidelines
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
GBS, high sens. ... >12 inc. risk for ... Start with EGD scope ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm