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A systematic approach to the interpretation of computed tomography of the head 

"Blood Can Be Very
tomography of the head ... Very Bad" #HeadCT ... #Interpretation ... #Tutorial #Guide ... #Diagnosis #ComputedTomography
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
medical therapy; HF, heart ... failure; HFpEF, heart ... ; HFrEF, heart failure ... hypertension; ICD ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided Heart ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diastolic/Systolic Function ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
Causes of Encephalopathy ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular (IS, ICH ... systemic conditions: Heart ... #Causes
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Causes of Interstitial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... pneumonia Congestive Heart ... Impaired cardiac function ... Diseases #ILD #Causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
neuromuscular junction ... blocks receptor function ... Neck: “dropping head ... : - Bedside: ice ... Myasthenia Crises
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #criticalcare #icu
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... Tests of synthetic function ... kidneys • LDH: Heart ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... ) • Valvular heart ... • Hypertensive heart ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
doses - consider ITU ... Restriction for all • Heart ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm