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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #PFTs #Interpretation
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
development of HF ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure # ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diastolic/Systolic Function ... Constriction #CHF ... #LeftSided #HeartFailure
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
and Treatment Algorithm ... with TSAT <20% (functional ... reasonable to improve functional ... iron #deficiency #CHF ... #HFrEF #heartfailure
Algorithm for screening/diagnosis and treatment/follow‐up of iron deficiency in patients with chronic heart failure. Hb, haemoglobin;
Algorithm for screening ... reduced ejection fraction ... Diagnosis #HFrEF #sCHF ... #HeartFailure #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
#differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare ... #icu #clinical
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... status - Able ... disease b) CHF ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... during Delivery • Stable ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD ... class II or Ill HF ... , NYHA class I HF ... ventricular ejection fraction ... unstable VT • Stable