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In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
Association functional class ... With treatment, ... or signs of heart ... #CHF #Congestive ... Classification #Stages #Classes
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
psychosis - CHF ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... • 75-90% of cases ... and/or symptoms ... Abnormal in 50% of cases ... • Infectious causes
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
in improperly folded ... - Causes progressive ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... conditions listed in differential ... diagnosis column Treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... age • 22 and 45 cases ... age 70 years Symptoms ... Out Secondary Causes ... blood count with differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... #treatment