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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
classification, and ... Ask about: - Changes ... - History - EKG ... SatyaPatelMD #ChestPain ... #cardiology #Angina
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
Coronary Syndrome (ACS ... treatment versus ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Cardiology #HEART ... Stratification #ChestPain
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Risk Factors and ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... /ARNI/MRA • Avoid ... ., ACE/ARB) need ... #cardiology #treatment
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
Management of Hyponatremia ... doses) • Target rise ... Identify Cause and ... give specific treatment ... #algorithm #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... algorithm to determine ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... surgical management
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... probably much higher (e.g ... provide empiric treatment ... empiric acyclovir to all ... is proposed: #Management
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Revascularization, treatment ... for acute MI if ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Management
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
too often, the knee-jerk ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #cardiology #echocardiogram ... #management #clinical ... criticalcare #foamed #treatment
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
carry treatment ... In both SK and AK ... diabetic as you risk ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Risk factors 3. ... circulation: MCA ACA ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management