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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Association, which is classes ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #HeartFailure # ... #Stages #Classes ... #NYHA #ACCAHA
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
flare ups that cause ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure # ... Staging #Stages ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
With treatment, ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #HeartFailure # ... #Stages #Classes ... #NYHA #ACCAHA
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Causes of Neuromuscular ... (MS), Epidural ... Phrenic nerve injury ... Neuromuscular #Weakness #Causes ... #differential #diagnosis
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diagnosis of ... insipidus • Kidney stones ... caused by Ca2+ ... Heart Association class ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Toxins - Drugs - Statins ... Dermatomyositis Clinical ... disease 2. ... #Management #causes
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... mellitus, thyroid disease ... Prolonged shoulder injury ... a stroke that caused ... #staging #msk
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... bronchial wall injury ... → mucous stasis ... Most Common Causes ... moderate-to-severe cases
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... acute cardiac disease ... Pulmonary vascular congestion ... respiratory distress syndrome ... activity, especially status
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and congestion. ... Imaging and more ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #foamed #heartfailure