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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
, Asthma-COPD Overlap ... overlap; ICS = ... -agonist; LAMA = ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
The 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) treatment strategy figure for adults and adolescents, annotated to
(GINA) treatment ... ICS: inhaled corticosteroids ... receptor antagonists; LABA ... : long-acting β2 ... #Algorithm #Guidelines
LABA/ICS Combination Inhalers
Long-Acting Beta2 Agonists (LABA) + Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) - Commonly used in Asthma 
Advair
LABA/ICS Combination ... /ICS combination ... posts for the COPD treatment ... algorithm). ... Combination #Inhalers #Naming
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... Timing, generally ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... Diuresis for fluid overload
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
than sensitive making ... the treatment goal ... #algorithm #management ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Under-recognized: sx overlap ... May have typical HF ... delivery mode and timing ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... management #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... evidence of fluid overload ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung