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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
development of HF ... angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Flowchart to diuretic use in acute heart failure.

(A) Congestion with volume overload. 

(B) Treatment algorithm after
(B) Treatment algorithm ... Diuretic #Diuresis #CHF ... #Algorithm #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Management
Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
of the circuit can ... left atrium or areas ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Cardiology ... Flutter #Types #Classification
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate (e.g ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
O2, Monitors, ECG ... AMS, SOB from CHF ... : Bad block? ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
hypotension Shock can ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... wet (dependent areas ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... Management during ... Management during ... Postpartum Period • Breast-feeding ... #cardiology #treatment
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm ... except if other areas ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremic #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
hypotension Shock can ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... wet (dependent areas ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
correct profile can ... ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf