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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 ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive
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 ... #CHF #Congestive ... #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
therapy by stage ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
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 ... are considered Stage ... #CHF #Congestive
Stage I - Redistribution
In a normal chest film with the patient standing erect, the pulmonary vessels
Stage I - Redistribution ... with the patient standing ... non-perfused vessels and causes ... during a period of CHF ... #Clinical #Radiology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
insipidus • Kidney stones ... caused by Ca2+ ... Antagonists, K+ Sparing ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Neurological Manifestations of Tuberculosis
Spinal Arachnoiditis & Polyradiculopathy:
 • Subacute onset of limb weakness, bladder/bowel dysfunction, muscle
4 weeks after starting ... tuberculoma (later stage ... neurological symptoms • Caused ... due to increased CSF ... differential #TB #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Imaging and more ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Optimize volume status ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology