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Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Valve disease ... Anemia • Fever ... Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... #Cardiology #Differential
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Congenital Heart Disease ... • Arrhythmia ... Cardiomyopathy • Myocarditis ... Neuromuscular • Disorders ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Myocarditis 
1. Infectious Myocarditis
 • Bacterial - Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Meningococcus, Gonococcus, Salmonella, Corynebacterium
Causes of Myocarditis ... Infectious Myocarditis ... immune-oriented disorders ... Churg-Strauss syndrome, Kawasaki's ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
PALPITATIONS: Arrhythmias ... Pericarditis or myocarditis ... Electrolyte imbalance • Fever ... Psychiatric: • Panic disorder ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
Presentation • Fever ... case reports of myocarditis ... Taste or smell disorder ... 7-28% -> Incr risk ... associated w severe disease
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Arrhythmia ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... fragment • Other: Myocarditis ... shock and severe arrhythmias ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Risk Factors: • ... Hypertensive disorders ... Anemia ✗ NOT a risk ... Cardiogenic shock ⚠️ Arrhythmias ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology