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Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... Secretagogues after starting ... relative with DM2 ... • Secondary Causes ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #CHF ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Classification
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
ups that cause class ... III and class IV ... biventricular pacemaker ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
development of HF ... resynchronization therapy; DM ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Shock Types and Classification
DISTRIBUTIVE 66%
 • Sepsis/SIRS, anaphylaxis, adrenal insufficiency, liver failure, toxins, spinal/neurogenic
 • Warm
Shock Types and Classification ... bleed), third spacing ... pancreatitis), GI losses ... CARDIOGENIC 16% • MI, CHF ... #Shock #Types #Classification
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
four-component staging ... Association functional class ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #CHF ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Stages #Classes
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock Classification ... Decompensated CHF ... Blood Loss, GI Losses ... , Third Spacing, ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Shock #Classification
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Decompensated CHF ... Blood Loss, GI Losses ... , Third Spacing, ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Poorly controlled DM ... Digoxin • K sparing ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... Seaweed, Nuts, molasses ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Poorly controlled DM ... Digoxin • K sparing ... Food - Avoid in CRF ... Seaweed, Nuts, molasses ... differential #diagnosis #causes