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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
development of HF ... resynchronization therapy; DM, diabetes ... medical therapy; HF ... #CHF #Congestive ... Algorithm #Management #Cardiology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... Reduces Risk of Complications ... • Presence of complications ... • Gestational Diabetes ... Pancreatic Disease (CF
Refeeding Syndrome Overview

What Is It?
	• Electrolyte/fluid shifts caused by initiation of nutrition in severely malnourished patient.
severe clinical complications ... Poorly controlled diabetes ... decompensation (CHF
Triquetral Fracture
The triquetrum is the second most commonly fractured carpal bone. Look for the "pooping duck
bone fracture • Complications ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... ratio of neck diameter ... cardionerds #Complications ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology
BENNETT FRACTURE 
Bennett fracture is an intraarticular two-part fracture of the ulnar side of the base
• Associated complications ... management MH/CCF ... Thumb #Metacarpal #Radiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
bone fracture • Complications ... x-rays MH/CCF ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... disease b) CHF ... Diabetes regimen ... one post op Cardiology
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Avulsion fracture • Complications ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... Thromboembolic complications ... diagnosis #management #cardiology