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Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
left atrium or areas ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Cardiology ... #Flutter #Types ... #Classification
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
#HeartBlocks #Types ... #Classification ... degrees #summary #Diagnosis ... #EKG #electrocardiogram ... #ecg #cardiology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential Diagnosis ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... #causes #typea ... #typeb #classification
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Criteria): • ↑ ... Classification: ... Treatment Overview ... liver insult (e.g
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... Treatment is aimed ... #Types #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
WPW is caused by ... resulting in a unique type ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Cardiology #MedStudent ... DeltaWave #ShortPR #Criteria
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Diamond-Forrester classification ... physical activity - Nausea ... - History - EKG ... ACS #Evaluation #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
Hypertensive Emergency criteria ... mm is needed to cause ... hypertension (e.g ... Myocardial ischemia (type-II ... #Algorithm #CriticalCare
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... has traveled to areas ... the following criteria ... attending physician (e.g ... #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... & Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment