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Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
Heart Failure Pathophysiology ... → Inflammation causes ... deficiency #CHF #HFrEF ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Ebstein Anomaly
 • Prevalence
 • Pathophysiology
 • Presentation
 • Physical Examination Findings
 • Initial Management
 •
Prevalence • Pathophysiology ... Findings • Initial Management ... Ebstein anomaly • Indications ... #cardiology #pediatrics ... #peds
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
getting patients on medication ... both of these medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Treatment ... #StageC #Cardiology
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in HFrEF and CKD

 • Class I pillars of HFrEF GDMT across
Therapy (GDMT) in HFrEF ... Class I pillars of HFrEF ... Chronotropes • Medications ... #management #pharmacology ... #cardiology
Acute Atrial Fibrillation - Initial Options for Rate Control
Diltiazem IV
 •  Rapid onset and rapidly
Beneficial in HFrEF ... IV bolus can cause ... • Does not cause ... Rate #Control #pharmacology ... #management #cardiology
HFpEF and CAD Management Algorithm
1. Consider revascularization based on current guidelines for CAD and HFpEF*
2. Statins:
HFpEF and CAD Management ... controlled by above medications ... Optimal BP management ... #CAD #Management ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... until cause identified ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management