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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... therapy by stage ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... for Status Epilepticus ... or • Valproic acid ... min Third-line therapy ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... altered mental status ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Non-ACS Myocardial Injury - Elevated Troponin Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Chronic Myocardial Injury: End
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Myocardial Injury: End Stage ... Tachycardia-induced HF ... Occlusion • Stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
psychosis - CHF ... -> T3 - Bile acid ... proptosis), unblinking stare ... Radioactive iodine therapy
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... treatment would delay therapy ... day's delay in therapy ... on the basis of CSF ... and immunologic status
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional status ... Climbing a flight of stairs ... disease b) CHF ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Bumetanide, Ethacrynic acid ... insipidus • Kidney stones ... with standard therapy ... #Medications #Table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... during Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
management and therapy ... , NYHA class I HF ... management and therapy ... unstable VT • Stable ... on EP study #AICD