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Etiologies of dilated cardiomyopathy. HF, heart failure; HFrEF, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; HIV, human
Etiologies of dilated ... HF, heart failure ... reduced ejection fraction ... Peripartum #dilated ... cardiomyopathy #differential
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
; EF, ejection fraction ... preserved ejection fraction ... reduced ejection fraction ... HRQOL, health-related ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided ... Heart Failure - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diastolic/Systolic Function ... Regurgitation Dilated
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ileostomy - NGT suction ... ⁻ is inversely related ... ⁻ is inversely related ... #Pathophysiology
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Delayed Fracture ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Remodeling (Years) Delayed ... • Excessive motion ... cast removal #Delayed
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... limited range of motion ... - Alcohol-related ... fear of falling, functional ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential