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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function Grading ... moderate diastolic dysfunction ... LV compliance), ECG ... #Grading #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Table
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Vaughan Williams Classification ... depolarization • ↑ PR ... velocity) - ↑ PR ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... • AV block ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Control rate (e.g ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... and other organ dysfunction ... diagnostic procedures (eg ... • Beta blockers ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
heart is pounding, racing ... exam • 12-lead ECG ... with variable block ... atrioventricular block ... or sinus node dysfunction
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
ARBs, NSAIDs, β-blockers ... heparinized tube) • ECG ... , ST depress, ↑PR ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Bradycardia:
- Causes of Bradycardia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... congenital heart block ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Hyperthermic Toxidromes
Five toxidromes may present with overlapping features: hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, altered mental status/seizures.
 • Sympathomimetic -
, NE, DA, 5HT) leading ... reaction to dopamine blockers ... (e.g. anti-psychotic ... pharmacogenetic disease caused ... Toxidromes #comparison #table
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
www.cdc.gov/csels/dls/locs ... 2022-lab-advisory-CLARIFICATION-CDC_Publishes_Non-variola_Orthopoxvirus_PCR_Testing_Procedure ... should use this algorithm ... smallpox-diagnostic-algorithm-poster ... See table below