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Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Structural • Valve ... disease • Cardiomyopathy ... Anemia • Fever ... #Arrhythmias #Cardiology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... genotypes): SS, SC ... mechanical cardiac valve ... #workup #hematology ... #testing
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Diagnosis and Causes
Clinical: Dyspnea, Exercise Intolerance, ↑ "Right Sided-Symptoms" (ascites, hepatomegaly, ↑↑peripheral edema)
Physical
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ... Diagnosis and Causes Clinical ... Descents, Rales,+S4 ... Diagnosis #Causes #differential ... #cardiology #algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #Liver ... #Enzymes #Differential
Apical Wall Motion Abnormality on POCUS Echocardiogram

LV apical wall motion abnormality on this 4-chamber view.
Differential should
Differential should ... infarct vs Takotsubo cardiomyopathy ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #a4c
Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram

Patient with active IVDU presents with fever, sepsis.  More likely
Tricuspid Valve ... presents with fever ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #s4c
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... Limited laboratory testing ... failure • Mitral valve ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
Normal: < 1% Clinically ... appreciate the value ... especially in the setting ... tachycardia or fever ... #Bandemia #differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... algorithm to determine ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... surgery Stress Testing
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy ... but worsening-fever ... #Takotsubo #Cardiomyopathy ... Echocardiogram #ultrasound #Cardiology ... #a4c #clinical