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Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... edema, bilateral pleural ... → no signs of CXR ... angiography if low ... #management #cardiology
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Build clinical suspicion ... Fulminant: - Acute HF ... ST elevation), Low ... #Myocarditis #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... #table #foamed ... #heartfailure #chf
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... #potassium #nephrology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... May have typical HF ... Delivery • Stable ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Change in clinical ... Orthopedic • Low ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis