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It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... have achieved negative ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #criticalcare #icu
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Aspergillus • Cryptococcus ... heart failure • Dyspnea ... Cerebral > Splenic, Pulmonary ... Septic emboli cause ... hematuria, + RF Treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... typical HF sx: dyspnea ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... management #cardiology #treatment
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Diagnosis? ... of prior silent pulmonary ... Nausea & vomiting ... Standard treatment ... drained at time of diagnosis