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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Evaluation Algorithm ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... 2.6) - Cardiac risk ... findings - Age - Risk ... #Evaluation #diagnosis
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
initially requires an evaluation ... to respiratory risk ... overlap; ICS = ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... dependent DM ACS ... ASA class If ... algorithm to determine ... #Evaluation #stratification
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... diagnosis and risk ... guidelines for the evaluation ... of stable angina ... #ACS #stresstest
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
direction using risk ... factors as a classification ... Association functional class ... With treatment, ... #Stages #Classes
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... Osteoporosis Treatment ... Algorithm Evaluate ... , benefits and risks ... #Algorithm #Management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
pneumonia • DM risk ... antibiotics once stable ... shows a small, stable ... Lung Abscess Pathogens ... #differential #causes
Daliresp (Roflumilast) 
Indication: Reduce risk of COPD exacerbations 
Drug Class: Selective Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitor 
GOLD 2019
Indication: Reduce risk ... exacerbations Drug Class ... Dosing: 250 mcg tablet ... recommendations for the treatment ... to reduce the risk
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
10% of all lupus cases ... thiazidic, PPI, ACE ... constitutional symptoms • Treatment ... life-threatening • Treatment ... sle #comparison #table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Risk Factors and ... during Delivery • Stable ... Risk of recurrence ... management #cardiology #treatment