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BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Event) Algorithm

ALTE (Apparent Life Threatening Event) is out, replaced with a new
) Algorithm ALTE ... definition and classification ... ) #Diagnosis # ... Management #Peds ... UnexplainedEvent #Algorithm
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Causes of Apparent ... • Congenital Heart ... Disturbances Neurologic ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Acute Kidney Injury - Classification
Prerenal:
 • Dehydration
 • Heart failure (a.k.a. cardiorenal syndrome)
 • Liver failure
Kidney Injury - Classification ... Dehydration • Heart ... tubular necrosis (causes ... : sepsis, meds, ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
Maneuvers An algorithm ... no change, or even ... Murmurs #Maneuvers #Heart ... #Cardiology #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
, and elevated JVP ... of diastolic heart ... mechanisms, so even ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... #PhysicalExam #
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... movement of the head ... Associated with nausea ... #differential #diagnosis ... #neurology #management
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... delivery • MI, Heart ... #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... delivery • MI, Heart ... #diagnosis #management ... #differential #causes ... #classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Any adverse events ... , follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... ) • Valvular heart ... recurrence remains even ... teratogenic GDMT meds