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Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Specific for critical ... angina; but T wave changes ... period without chest ... Electrocardiogram #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... if result will change ... CV risk Chest ... stratification #diagnosis
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... Chest x-ray: signs ... : • ACE Inhibitors ... #management #cardiology ... #pharmacology #
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
diagnosis but rather ... ECG is vital while ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #pharmacology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... during Delivery • Stable ... • Account for changes ... #management #cardiology
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... -60y (hormonal changes ... renal failure Clinical ... dyspnea, cough, chest ... nodules; anterior/posterior
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
of Achalasia - ACG ... liquids, heart burn, chest ... Botulinum toxin • Pharmacologic ... : Calcium channel ... #Management #ACG