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Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Algorithm • Hypovolemic ... Non-pharmacologic Management ... #Hypotension #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... Algorithm 1. ... patients with increased ... Enroll in HFpEF clinical ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Pressors and Inotropes

Norepinephrine
 • alpha1 > beta 1
 • Increase SVR > Inotropy
Vasopressin
 • V1
 •
alpha1 > beta 1 • Increase ... Vasopressin • V1 • Increase ... • alpha 1 • Increase ... • Inotropy > Increase ... comparison #shock #management
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
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
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
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
(alpha-1) • Increases ... bradycardia due to increased ... beta1 > beta2) • Increases ... / alpha1) • Increases ... Pharmacology #Summary #management
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... LVAD) Patient Algorithm ... #Management #BMJ
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
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 ... Comparison #cardiology #management