4 results
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
relaxation, II: moderate ... progression, LA: left atrium ... #Grading #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria ... #Table #Assessment
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Differentiating NBTE from Infective ... high index of clinical ... cultures/serology: Serial ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Atrial Fibrillation ... patients with LV dysfunction ... #Atrial #Fibrillation ... management #treatment #comparison ... #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... Change in clinical