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Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension ... Pyridostigmine Non-pharmacologic ... Head-up-tilt (HUT) position ... water excretion during ... muscles (party position
Pulmonary Hypertension Algorithm - Matthew Watto, MD
#Diagnosis #Management #Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Workup #Evaluation #Algorithm #Differential #Curbsiders
Pulmonary Hypertension ... Matthew Watto, MD #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pulmonary ... #Hypertension # ... PAH #Workup #Evaluation
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential Diagnosis ... Positive family ... taken at home, work ... or when using an ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
rebleeding, Portal hypertensive ... gastropathy • Dosing ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Checklist Approach to Undifferentiated Shock / Hypotension

#Checklist #Undifferentiated #Shock #Hypotension #Diagnosis #Workup #Management #Evaluation
Undifferentiated Shock / Hypotension ... Undifferentiated #Shock #Hypotension ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Evaluation
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Conversion #Pharmacology ... #Hypertension # ... Management #PrimaryCare
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
High T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... specific, so if positive ... workup choices ... AND management options ... #Algorithm #Workup
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Indications and Dosing ... #Indications #Dosing ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pharmacology
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Hypotension - Rapid ... Response Management ... Obstructive 4) Diagnosis ... and Workup 5) ... #Management #criticalcare
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... supine to upright position ... air in seated position ... disease - Portal hypertension ... underlying portal hypertension