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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Valvular heart disease ... deteriorating on medical ... Karan Desai MD, MPH ... #management #cardiology
Cardiomyopathies 

Manifestations of cardiomyopathy (CM) range from microscopic alterations in cardiac myocytes to fulminant Heart Failure
• Peripartum/Postpartum ... Hemochromatosis, Fabry's disease ... hypothyroidism, ↑PTH ... Cardiomyopathies #cardiology ... #diagnosis #differential
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
elimination of CO2 & pH ... Silicosis - Coal worker ... pneumoconioses: - Hard metal ... #differential #diagnosis ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... stairs, brisk 4 mph ... Medical history ... one post op Cardiology ... stratification #diagnosis