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General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... Algorithm 2: LVAD ... troubleshooting Algorithm
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) troubleshooting (Algorithm 2).

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm2 #BMJ
ventricular assist device ... (Algorithm 2). ... #Diagnosis #LVAD ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Algorithm2 #BMJ
Initial assessment of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patient (Algorithm 1)

#Diagnosis #LVAD #Assessment #Evaluation #Algorithm1
ventricular assist device ... (LVAD) patient ... (Algorithm 1) ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Algorithm1 #BMJ
Ensuring adequate circulation to sustain life (Algorithm 3). CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; LVAD, left ventricular assist device;
sustain life (Algorithm ... resuscitation; LVAD ... ventricular assist device ... #Assessment #Evaluation ... #Algorithm3 #BMJ
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Interstitium • ILD • CHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Acute Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular
 • Myocardial Infarction*
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • CHF
Pleural
Causes of Acute ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tamponade* • CHF ... Vascular • Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
 •
Causes of Hemoptysis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities • CHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Pulmonary
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... flare ups that cause ... ventricular assist device ... (LVAD- an external ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... (CHF, cirrhosis ... Pulmonary Diseases ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
disease or CHF) ... Treat underlying cause ... disease or CHF) ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm