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Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Assess hemodynamic ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... Polymorphic VT • Normal
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... - Switch to oral
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Autoimmune (SLE/APLS ... in up to 30% of cases ... common, Aortic root abscess ... #Endocarditis #comparison ... Marantic #diagnosis #table
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS ... Workup Algorithm ... morphologically normal ... morphologically normal ... maternal chromosomal causes
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... excrete water normally ... 3 questions to work ... Assess volume status ... up to 3x in the setting
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... to perform own ADLs ... neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Determine if any labs
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Summarized Erythema ab ... to heat (fires, heating ... form of acquired dermal ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... is vital while lab ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table