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Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease • Cardiomyopathy ... tissue (previous MI ... Anemia • Fever ... #Cardiology #Differential
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
Maneuvers An algorithm ... stenosis; MVP/MR ... hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy ... Maneuvers #Heart #Cardiology ... #PhysicalExam #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... shock and severe arrhythmias ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... CV disease - Arrhythmia ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy ... peripheral edema, and arrhythmias ... cardiomyopathy ... receptor antagonist (MRA ... Cardiotoxicity #cardiology