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How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... up an ischemic CVA ... Evaluate underlying cause ... • TTE +/- TEE (high ... #CVA #stroke #workup
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
works by directly ... intracellular calcium causes ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... high potassium levels ... , in states of hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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phlebotomy High ... : • Digoxin ... burns, trauma - Ischemic ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
phlebotomy High ... : • Digoxin ... burns, trauma - Ischemic ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Calcineurin inhibitors, Digoxin ... /crush injury, ischemia ... reabsorption) Workup ... only if no clear cause ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology