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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
those coming off aorta ... Diagnosis = clinical ... not be subtle e.g ... E.g. 80 yo ESR cutoff ... vision changes, etc
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
risk of sudden cardiac ... heart disease like aortic ... Clinical Utility ... risk for sudden cardiac ... #differential #echocardiogram
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Change in clinical ... - Cataract Plan
Amyloidosis - Summary
Group of disorders associated with extracellular deposition of fibrils formed from low-molecular-weight proteins in
osteomyelitis, Rheumatoid arthritis ... Clinical suspicion ... LVH, low-voltage EKG ... Testing: • EKG ... • Echocardiogram
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... Cardiac cath if ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Complex Pericardial Effusion with Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram - PLAX
Pt sent to ED c intradialytic hypotension.
Tamponade on POCUS Echocardiogram ... - PLAX Pt sent ... K 5.9 without EKG ... Pericardial #Effusion #Cardiac ... #PLAX #clinical