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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function ... moderate diastolic dysfunction ... atrium, PASP: pulmonary ... #Grading #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria
Algorithm for Diagnosing Diastolic Dysfunction With Doppler Echocardiography
 1. Determine the age of the patient
Algorithm for Diagnosing ... Diastolic Dysfunction ... Grade diastolic ... pressure (LVFP): #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Grading #Classification
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... PFTs • COPD Classification ... determine GOLD Grade ... #Obstructive #Pulmonary ... COPD #diagnosis #management
ASE Echocardiographic Evaluation of LV Diastolic Function
 - Myocardial Function and LV Filling
 - Criteria for
of LV Diastolic Function ... of LV Diastolic Dysfunction ... According to Diastolic Dysfunction ... Grade #LV #Diastolic ... echocardiogram #pocus
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... Obstructive Lung Disease grade ... #Management #Pulmonary
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Alteration in brain function ... Criteria: • Grade ... Impaired addition • Grade ... time, place • Grade ... disorientation • Grade
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Reversibility, grade ... Severity, #Pulmonary ... #Function #Test
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... with presence of pulmonary ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology