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Algorithm for Diagnosing Diastolic Dysfunction With Doppler Echocardiography
 1. Determine the age of the patient
Echocardiography 1. ... the patient 2. ... Echocardiography #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #Grading ... #Classification
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: 1) ... the epidermis 2) ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... toxin 2) Eosinophils ... Histamine 4) Skin-homing
Diastolic Dysfunction Grading - Echocardiography
Grade 0  (Normal):
 • E/A >0.8, e’ > 8 cm/s, E/e’
Diastolic Dysfunction Grading ... /e’ < 8 Grade 1 ... Relaxation Speed Grade 2 ... grades #diagnosis #cardiology ... #POCUS
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Transient K+ efflux moving ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... : CLASS 1 - Sodium ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... #phases #cardiology
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... Leukopenia • Cases ... include any child coming ... and no apparent focus ... fever #severity #classification
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Criteria: • Grade 1: ... addition • Grade 2: ... Titrate to maintain 2- ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Double Shunt on Echocardiogram
What do you see on this saline contrast study, in a patient with
1. ... bubbles = PFO 2. ... appears to be coming ... Echocardiogram #clinical #pocus ... intrapulmonary #cardiology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
a triad of: 1) ... liver disease 2) ... = increased Aa gradient ... worsening dyspnea when moving ... or 4 mmHg) when moving
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
This post will focus ... /50 Rule (part 1) ... and second ribs.1 ... /50 Rule (part 2) ... seen on a CXR.2