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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 ... associated with end-stage ... flare ups that cause ... #Stages #Classes
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
especially in Stage ... but will remain Stage ... Stage B is defined ... #CHF #Congestive ... #Stages #Classes
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 ... associated with end-stage ... flare ups that cause ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... therapy by stage ... #CHF #Congestive ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Classification, Differential Diagnosis, and Features of Hyponatremia According to Volume Status 

Hypervolemic hypernatremia 
 - CHF
Classification, ... According to Volume Status ... hypernatremia - CHF ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - High Output State ... #Arrhythmias #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Stage I - Redistribution ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... during a period of CHF ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Cephalization
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
= high-output state ... confirm high-output HF ... Workup for cause ... EtOH causes thiamine ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Stable patients ... one post op Cardiology