4 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
history of: a) Ischemic ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Risk factors 3. ... lines/devices, Constipation ... nonconvulsive status epilepticus ... #management #neurology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
other causes* 2. ... • Avoid ARB/ACE-I ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... (e.g., ACE/ARB) ... #management #cardiology
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications
Peritonitis:
 • Can't miss! 6% of cases result in death
 • Diagnostics:
result in death • Diagnostics ... peritonitis on exam 2) ... Infections: • Risk ... Swimming, Presence of pets ... Always evaluate for constipation