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Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Checklist Evaluation ... Revascularization, treatment ... #CHF #Shock #Cardiogenic ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Management
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... probably much higher (e.g ... provide empiric treatment ... on the basis of CSF ... is proposed: #Management
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Attempt if high risk ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... common • Imaging: CXR ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF ... APML #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... are excellent at evaluating ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Risk Factors and ... May have typical HF ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Management during ... #cardiology #treatment
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
Treat if other signs ... small study, low-risk ... ↓ rebleeding, infections ... SBP #diagnosis #management ... #prophylaxis #treatment