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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Testing and Evaluation ... syncope Tests: ECG ... Cardiac enzymes, Head ... #workup #testing ... Effectiveness #table #comparison
Using Stroke Windows for Detecting Ischemia on Head CT
When evaluating a CT head for possible stroke,
Detecting Ischemia on Head ... CT When evaluating ... a CT head for possible ... #Radiology #CTHead ... #diagnosis #comparison
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... classification, and the HEART ... - History - EKG ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #cardiology #Angina
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... Non-contrast CT (NCCT) head ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... ischemic #CVA #stroke ... #workup #diagnosis
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -Serial evaluation ... the patient's diagnosis ... vs. heart failure ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... • <6mo since stroke ... stratification #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment