4 results
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
) Clinical Presentation ... Chest x-ray: signs ... bilateral pleural effusions ... → no signs of CXR ... #management #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
#algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu ... #clinical #pharmacology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... May have typical HF ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment