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Cardiac Amyloid - Diagnosis, Signs, Symptoms and Management

Clinical Presentation
- exertional dyspnea
- peripheral edema
- exertional syncope
- peripheral
precordial leads) - atrial ... Cardiac #Diagnosis #Stages ... #Management #Signs ... #Symptoms #Cardiology ... #Staging
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
prolong life and decrease ... flare ups that cause ... #Management #Cardiology ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... inhibitor; AF, atrial ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Papulosquamous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erythrematous or violaceous papules & plaques with overlying scale
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Auspitz sign, Koebner's ... penis) Wickham's striae ... white adherent scales ... #causes
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... or death (CARP, DECREASE ... V trials) • BUT ... medical and surgical management
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
eczematous changes of stasis ... Arterial Insuffciency ... uncomplicated cases ... Associated signs ... include decreased
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... Imaging and more ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
COMMON CAUSES + ... Altered mental status ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... Serial boluses 250cc ... ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Symptoms and Signs ... • Classic triad ... >40C), mental status ... common symptoms and signs ... Starting beta blockers
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
philosophy when taking ... the only way to increase ... treat the primary cause ... #diagnosis #management ... l#foamed #algorithm