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Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Hypotension Management Algorithm ... venous return and increases ... cardiac output • Increase ... PO intake, Increase ... Hypotension #Management #Algorithm
T-Wave ECG changes in Hyperkalemia vs Hyperacute MI
 - Hyperkalemia: Increased height, without increase area
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Hyperkalemia: Increased ... height, without increase ... - Hyperacute: Increased ... Hyperacute #MI #clinical ... #cardiology #ekg
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... intoxication Cause - Increased ... pressure: - Cl⁻ increases ... complex - Cl⁻ increase ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm ... result in dramatic increase ... mitotic rate, increased ... Erythroderma #Nikolsky #Algorithm
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and Causes Increased ... production: • Increased ... LDH • Increased ... Hemolytic #Anemia #Algorithm
R Wave Progression - normal chest lead ECG shows an rS-type complex in lead V1 with
with a steady increase ... left chest and a decrease ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
 •
volume: Slight increase ... perfusion: Slight increase ... No significant increase ... • Afterload: Increased ... Devices #Comparison #cardiology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Loss ... - Increased ... GI Loss - Increased ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diastolic Dysfunction Grading - Echocardiography
Grade 0  (Normal):
 • E/A >0.8, e’ > 8 cm/s, E/e’
Compliance • Mild Decrease ... /e’ 8 - 15 • Increase ... Filling • Moderate Decrease ... 15 • Severe increase ... grades #diagnosis #cardiology
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Overfill (Increased ... Nephrotic Syndrome Increased ... (Hypothyroid) Increased ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm