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Negative contrast effect = a washout of the contrast (agitated saline) in the right atrium in
Negative contrast ... effect = a washout ... #contrast #effect ... defect #a4c #Echocardiogram ... clinical #cardiology #pocus
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... hyperkalemia is its effect ... efforts should focus ... their increased risk ... #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... algorithm to determine ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... management for select ... #Evaluation #stratification
Negative Contrast Effect in Right Atrium - Differential Diagnosis
1. Small secundum ASD or PFO with left
Effect in Right ... Small secundum ASD ... #Contrast #Effect ... echocardiogram #s4c ... #pocus #bubble
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
x 8 weeks • Complete ... PPI failure + negative ... three or more risk ... ) to detect BE. ... medication adverse effects
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
may elect to remain ... hospitalized for further evaluation ... The patient may elect ... The patient may elect ... at the time of arrival