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Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
with ST segment changes ... troponin elevation Diagnosis ... Transient ST segment changes ... #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Specific for critical ... with history of angina ... ; but T wave changes ... Electrocardiogram #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Angina: consider ... nitrates, calcium channel ... Enroll in HFpEF clinical ... #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 ... Unstable Angina ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #table #foamed ... #pharmacology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Clinical • Under-recognized ... Delivery • Stable ... • Account for changes ... support for patients clinically ... #management #cardiology