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Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Algorithm History ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... , LET, lipase, PT ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... DVT = deep vein ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... embolism; GI = ... Anticoagulation #Management
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... in pregnancy (equipose ... PulmonaryEmbolism #VTE ... #Pregnancy #Workup
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
TTE: Helps to know ... if the pt has pre-existing ... failure, esp in work-up ... /management of shock ... HIV, EtOH, Urine Pregnancy
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
generate larger VT ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management