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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
own benefits and risks ... summarizes the A1C ... the hypoglycemia risk ... table #comparison #management
Mitral Stenosis and Left Atrial Thrombus on Echocardiogram (a4c)

Mitral stenosis is a risk factor for LA
Echocardiogram (a4c ... stenosis is a risk ... Atrial #Thrombus #a4c ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... to arm/jaw, CAD risk ... : h/o Marfan, HTN ... CP, Dyspnea, PE risk ... ChestPain #Diagnosis #Management
Pediatric Skull Fracture with Associated Hematoma on POCUS

Working with the challenges of risk stratification, management of
Associated Hematoma on POCUS ... challenges of risk ... stratification, management ... setting, where skull pocus ... Fracture #Hematoma #POCUS
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... PostPrandial Insulin A1c ... 6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Screening #Targets #Management
Aortic Dissection - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • HPI: sudden onset, "tearing" chest pain, radiation to
Diagnosis and Management ... stroke-like symptoms • Risk ... Factors: Male, yo, HTN ... subclavian artery) Management ... Type B = medical management
Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation - CHA2DS2-VASc

I always tell my students, one of the first thing you
practice, CHEST and ACC ... least ONE non-sex risk ... factor, while ACC ... least TWO non-sex risk ... CHADS2VASC #Score #Management
Evaluation of Electrical Injury in the Emergency Department 

Common Injuries by System:

CNS - Seizure, coma, spinal
posterior shoulder - AC ... syndrome - high risk ... especially with AC ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... event, follow ACC ... indication of AC ... medical and surgical management
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
calculating the risk ... the ED to help focus ... identifying low risk ... as well as high risk ... #Diagnosis #Management