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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
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Interpretation Algorithm ... Lung Disease • Asthma ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Asthma/asthmatic ... Interpretation #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #asthma
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
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
, Asthma-COPD Overlap ... and COPD The ... initially requires an evaluation ... ACO = asthma-COPD ... #Differences #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Obstruction • Asthma ... • COPD • Bronchiectasis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypoxemia- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Ventilation/perfusion Mismatch
 • Airway Disease (Asthma, COPD)
 • Vascular (PE*)
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Airway Disease (Asthma ... , COPD) • Vascular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... pneumothorax, COPD ... /asthma • Pleural ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #rapid #pulmonary