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Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Diagnosis and Treatment ... #CHF #HFrEF #heartfailure ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #cardiology ... #treatment #guidelines
Natural history
Aneurysms may progress in size as a result of gradual wall weakening [6], with rupture
References: Radiology ... from Brewster DC ... et al. (2003) Guidelines ... for the treatment ... 37:1106-1117 #Management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency ... foods derived from animal ... to IBD, celiac disease ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... Congenital heart disease ... Etiology • Actual ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines ... #cardiology #treatment
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
immunocompromised CD4 ... Standard treatment ... )but severe K+ deficiency ... Guidelines recommend ... University Infectious Diseases