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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
ejection fraction; HFrEF ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure # ... Algorithm #Management #Cardiology
Main types of autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU. 
Anti-NMDAR anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor, ADEM acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Anti-GFAP
Main types of autoimmune ... oligodendrocyte protein, CSF ... cerebrospinal fluid, MRI ... encephalitis #comparison #table ... #neurology #diagnosis
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
→ no signs of CXR ... angiography if low ... #heartfailure # ... diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table ... #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
ancestry, LGE on MRI ... May have typical HF ... during Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #management #cardiology
Indications for Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) to Prevent Sudden Cardiac
Low left ventricular ... unstable VT • Stable ... on EP study #AICD ... #indications #cardiology ... #diagnosis #criteria