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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Association, which is classes ... options that may help ... flare ups that cause ... #Classification ... #Stages #Classes
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
options that may help ... flare ups that cause ... class III and class ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP ... * Variant of pre-eclampsia ... child * Severe cases ... hematology #diagnosis #table ... #comparison
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... * Variant of pre-eclampsia ... child * Severe cases ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
four-component staging ... current symptoms are ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #CHF ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Stages #Classes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... • Prolonged standing ... • Massive PE ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
with the patient standing ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... In these cases comparison ... during a period of CHF ... Radiology #CXR #CHF
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... post Caesarean section ... purpura (TTP) • HELLP ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... types #allergy #table ... #classification ... #comparison
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... Secretagogues after starting ... • Secondary Causes ... Pancreatic Disease (CF ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification