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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function Grading ... annular velocities, PVF ... #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria ... #Table #Assessment
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification of ... MVC, cyclist) ... - APC Grade 1 - ... PelvicRing #Fractures #Classification ... #Grades #Grading
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... portal vein and IVC ... ) estimated by gradient ... Post-Hepatic: • Cardiac causes ... AnnKumfer #Portal #Hypertension
Intraabdominal hypertension is defined as elevated pressure without overt organ failure (table below).  Among critically
Intraabdominal hypertension ... organ failure (table ... doesn't cause obvious ... failure, it may cause ... #IAH #Grades #Classification
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - ... Oral sodium loading ... aldosterone) or IV ... #Secondary #Hypertension ... Screening #Workup #table
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... rule out other causes ... supplementation, IV ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Grading System for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
 • Grade 0 - Asymptomatic - Radiographic superior vena
Grading System for ... visual disturbances caused ... precipitating factors, hypotension ... VenaCava #Syndrome #SVC ... #diagnosis #grading
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
if unexpected hypotension ... Symptoms: • Salt craving ... Orthostasis • Hypotension ... from RTA type IV ... Weakness • Low-grade
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... heart disease • Hypertensive ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... during Delivery • Stable ... and relief of IVC
Medications Used in the Abortive Treatment of Ongoing Seizure Activity in the Emergency Department

INITIAL THERAPY
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Lorazepam - Preferred IV ... Phenytoin - May cause ... hypotension and ... kg 10 min after loading ... Pharmacology #Dosing #Table