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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
Recommended Therapeutic Approach to the Patient with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blockers;
blockers; HF, heart ... ventricular ejection fraction ... #HOCM #HcM #Hypertrophic ... Cardiomyopathy #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Algorithm for screening/diagnosis and treatment/follow‐up of iron deficiency in patients with chronic heart failure. Hb, haemoglobin;
Algorithm for screening ... /diagnosis and treatment ... reduced ejection fraction ... Iron #Deficiency #Management ... #Diagnosis #HFrEF
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Deficiency in Heart ... and Treatment Algorithm ... with TSAT <20% (functional ... reasonable to improve functional ... #management #algorithm
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Algorithm for Suspected ... Mild: edema of head ... Moderate: edema in head ... or neck with functional ... #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... ) • Valvular heart ... • Hypertensive heart ... 30%, LVEDd > 6.0 cm ... studies show no ↓ LV function
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vascular ... Infectious: HAV, HBV, HCV ... Tests of synthetic function ... kidneys • LDH: Heart
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
at level of the heart ... the level of the heart ... incisions, 15 cm ... • Diagnosis: ... of spinal cord function
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart ... simply a clinical diagnosis ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... establishing a diagnosis ... #algorithm #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis