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Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Diagnosis (Clinical ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... Norepinephrine (ICU ... essential in all cases
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... exclude other causes ... Clinical • Under-recognized ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... ASA class If ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology