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Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... downsloping - Coving ... elevation seen > 2 ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
criteria: 1 ... include any child coming ... and no apparent focus ... bleeding: based on evaluation ... attending physician (e.g
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... algorithm to determine ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... off aorta: subclavian ... Sufficient segment ... (at least 1-2 cm ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
typically fall into 1 ... are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm