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Wellens' Sign: LAD-T Wave Inversion 
Life threatening T wave inversions in precordial leads. Often V2-V3 
Specific
Wellens' Sign: LAD-T ... Specific for critical ... angina; but T wave changes ... #Wellens #Sign # ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Pediatric SVT - Management Algorithm
Identify SVT:
 • HR not variable
 • Abrupt rate changes
 • Infants:
Pediatric SVT - Management ... • Abrupt rate changes ... , Monitors, Pads ... Signs of shock or ... peds #Pediatric #treatment
Visceral Leishmaniasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Species: Leishmania donovani, Leishmania infantum, Leishmania chagasi
Where: South Asia, East
Diagnosis and Management ... infantum, Leishmania chagasi ... and NO, Suppress induction ... Bilirubin, ↑BUN/Cr ... #treatment #infectiousdiseases
Chagas Disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Acute Chagas Disease (8-12 weeks):
 • Mild: Malaise,
Diagnosis and Management ... Romana Sing (unilateral ... • Treatment: ... useful for chronic infection ... #Microbiology #InfectiousDiseases
Lower Extremity Ulcers
Ulcers are defined as abnormal breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. General principles
principles of management ... localized pressure, & treatment ... conditions such as DM & PAD ... Lifestyle changes ... (e.g., smoking
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Clinical Disease
Indication:  Individuals
HIV-AIDS Preventing Clinical ... Disease Note: Treatment ... and preventing clinical ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Diagnosis and Management ... immunosuppression (eg ... HIV/AIDS, CGD) Clinical ... #treatment #fungal ... #infectiousdiseases
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
tinnitus, visual changes ... , dyspnea, +/- CXR ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... unless worrisome EKG ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Chagas Disease - ... Diagnosis and Management ... family Route of infections ... Romana's sign ... Indeterminate form (No signs
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
ventilated • CXR ... doppler, CTA • ECG ... of AECOPD: • Clinical ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Exacerbation #treatment