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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
diastolic filling patterns ... moderate diastolic dysfunction ... LV compliance), ECG ... #Grading #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Table
Algorithm for Diagnosing Diastolic Dysfunction With Doppler Echocardiography
 1. Determine the age of the patient
Algorithm for Diagnosing ... Diastolic Dysfunction ... mitral inflow pattern ... pressure (LVFP): #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Grading #Classification
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Severe LV dysfunction ... or high (5-7) risk ... TIMI low (1-2) risk ... , +ECG changes or ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Algorithm that ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... 2.6) - Cardiac risk ... - History - EKG ... findings - Age - Risk
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: ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... Risk Factors and ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... during Delivery • Stable ... Risk of recurrence
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
Hypokalemia, Erectile dysfunction ... associated with higher risk ... -3), Severe LV dysfunction ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
unclear, endothelial dysfunction ... Risk factors 3. ... Imaging Patterns ... • EEG: With persistent
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... • Malignancy (e.g ... Endocrine disorders (e.g ... mild cognitive dysfunction ... Thrombosis highest risk
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... diagnosis and risk ... evaluation of stable
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