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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... probably much higher (e.g ... treatment would ... PCR would cause ... is proposed: #Management
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 ... #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Invasive Aspergillus (IA) - Diagnosis and Management
Aspergillus is ubiquitous in nature. Most invasive infections are caused
Diagnosis and Management ... infections are caused ... immunosuppression (eg ... SOT, Advanced HIV ... presentations: • Pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... ECG is vital while ... the determined cause ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... Management during ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... and sensitive tests ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... intensive care unit (ICU ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
Birbeck granules (EM ... • Laboratory Tests ... : Blood tests to ... TREATMENT OPTIONS ... Histiocytosis #Diagnosis #Management