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Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
is caused by a ... Evaluation: 1. ... Marfans, EDS ... opiates • Control heart ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... medical and surgical management
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... search for warning signs ... or underlying heart ... with underlying heart ... #Algorithm
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... requires further evaluation ... are observed for signs ... coarctation of the aorta ... #Examination #Peds
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... are excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology