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STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
III and class IV ... symptoms. ... #Management #Cardiology ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
four-component staging ... as their status changes ... With treatment, ... or signs of heart ... #CHF #Congestive
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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present in 15% of cases ... Antimicrobial treatment ... disorientation, memory ... Confusion, lethargy, memory ... vomiting, visual changes
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... /symptoms, positive ... cardiomyopathy (→HF ... smears using Giemsa stain
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
impairment • HIV dementia ... blood-brain barrier Classic ... • Depressive symptoms ... : • Increased CSF ... Treatment: • HAART
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... and Signs: 50% ... • Classic triad ... mental status changes ... and signs: •