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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
hypertension; ICD ... hypertrophy; MCS, mechanical ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... /other causes • ... #management
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
although there are ... flare ups that cause ... LVAD- an external mechanical ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... unclear source (in case ... #Diagnosis #Management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... exclude other causes ... May have typical HF ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... Consider early mechanical
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Ventilation Summary ... Confirm the height/ IBW ... are correct as ... target volume Casey ... #Ventilation #management
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... /100,000 per year ... Plasmapheresis + IVIG • Mechanical ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
the determined cause ... and perhaps even mechanical ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Emergencies - OnePager Summary ... inner diameter (ID ... This can cause life-threatening ... Surgical management ... #differential #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary 10 percent ... malignant, pediatric cases ... Open surgical resection ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading