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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
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
associated with higher risk ... failure - Co-medication ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... antihypertensive #medications ... 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 ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... • EEG: With persistent
Medications for the Treatment of Hyperkalemia
The goals of acute treatment are to prevent potentially life-threatening cardiac
hyperkalemia, changes on ECG ... patients are at risk ... Figure 3 is an algorithm ... hyperkalemia, and Table ... #Management #Medications
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SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Skin Disease Classification ... • Malignancy (e.g ... mild cognitive dysfunction ... Thrombosis highest risk ... activation and/or medications