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Septal Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

52yo worsening exertional sx and murmur. EKG nonspecific, Serial trops (-) 
EM resident
EKG nonspecific, ... Serial trops (- ... MRI (+) septal HCM ... #HOCM #HCM #clinical ... echocardiogram #plax #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
30%, LVEDd > 6.0 cm ... during Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical ... #cardiology #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
fatigue, altered mental ... ECG is vital while ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #criticalcare #icu
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... enlargement >2 cm ... or ALT > 1000 IU ... CNS (impaired mental ... #diagnosis
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... of Achalasia - ACG ... • Patients diagnosed ... esophageal manometry (HRM ... ) Chicago classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Classification: ... Treatment Overview ... • Medical: ... Norepinephrine (ICU ... liver insult (e.g