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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Traditionally, congestive ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... associated with end-stage ... HeartFailure #Staging #Classification ... #Stages #Classes
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
especially in Stage ... Stage B is defined ... are considered Stage ... Cardiology #CHF #Congestive ... #Stages #Classes
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
Stage D CHF is frequently ... associated with end-stage ... III and class IV ... Cardiology #CHF #Congestive ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Nodular pattern(2)
1. Sarcoidosis: nodules with perilymphatic distribution, along fissures, adenopathy.
2. TB: Tree-in-bud appearance in a patient
Nodular pattern( ... early nodular stage ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... #Nodular #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
High Attenuation pattern (2) 
1. Non specific interstitial pneumonitis (NSIP): ground glass with traction bronchiectasis, no
High Attenuation pattern ... Sarcoidosis end-stage ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... HighAttenuation #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
High Attenuation pattern 
1. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia with peripheral areas of ground glass opacity.
2. Sarcoid end-stage
High Attenuation pattern ... Sarcoid end-stage ... Radiology #HRCT #CTChest ... HighAttenuation #Pattern ... #Comparison #Table
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
with a nodular pattern ... early nodular stage ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #Nodular #Pattern ... Differential #Comparison #Table
Clinical Classification of Pulmonary Hypertension

1. Pulmonary arterial hypertension from pulmonary vasculopathy
Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Heritable gene mutations
Clinical Classification ... Associated with - Connective ... and obstructive pattern ... disorders: glycogen storage ... #Differential #Causes
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
) Classification ... Serum Copper • Chest ... Treatment • Early Stage ... + XR • Early Stage ... cycles • Advanced Stage
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional status ... Functional status ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... change CV risk Chest