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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... therapy by stage ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... #Management #Cardiology ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... four-component staging ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging
Causes of Hyperpyrexia (Temp > 106.7° F) - Differential Diagnosis
 • Heat Stroke
 • Drug-induced: Amphetamines,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Sympathomimetics • Serotonin ... syndrome: SSRIs ... damage: Hemorrhage, Status ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Frank-Starling Curve in Congestive Heart Failure

Goal in HF mgmt is to reduce preload (EDV) to reach
Frank-Starling Curve ... Failure Goal in HF ... higher SV on Frank Starling ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... FrankStarling #Curve #CHF
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
and Treatment Algorithm ... improve functional status ... iron #deficiency #CHF ... #management #algorithm ... #cardiology #treatment
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemic ... underlying cause (CHF ... Meds (Opiates, SSRIs ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
HFrEF - Low Ejection Fraction on Physical Exam - Likelihood Ratios
 - Displaced Apical Impulse
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Veins - Cheyne-Stokes ... Likelihood #LRs #diagnosis ... #cardiology #CHF
Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
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Syphilis - Diagnosis ... Neurosyphilis (NS) if CSF ... Tertiary #Comparison #Diagnosis ... #Management #stages ... #staging