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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Decompensated CHF ... Abdominal compartment syndrome ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
Acute Coronary Syndrome ... admission for further workup ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Cardiology #HEART ... #ChestPain
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Seizures • Altered mental ... Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... the brain • CSF ... • EEG: With persistent ... #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... deteriorating on medical ... Serial TTE and close ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... and surgical management ... Risk #Evaluation #stratification
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
troponin test and ECG ... testing for risk stratification ... Obtain an ECG at ... #Management #PatientInfo ... #Cardiology #ChestPain