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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Evaluation Algorithm ... - History - EKG ... #ACS #Evaluation ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #cardiology #Angina
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
This is not for acute ... coronary syndrome (ACS ... ) evaluation or ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
How should the modified Sgarbossa Criteria be used in initial evaluation of patients with suspected AMI
instability or acute ... NOT Validated) #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #ModifiedSgarbossa ... AcuteCoronarySyndrome #ACS ... #Algorithm #RebelEM
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... evaluating for ... other causes of ... leads) RV Ischemia ... Embolism #AcutePE #diagnosis
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... have fever - ACS ... , AKI, acute limb ... ischemia, bowel ... unless worrisome EKG
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... history of: a) Ischemic ... algorithm to determine ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... are excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment