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"The majority of cases of acute mesenteric ischemia are the result of acute arterial occlusion resulting
result of acute arterial ... (particularly atrial ... fibrillation), ... SuperiorMesentericArtery #clinical ... #Diagnosis #InferiorMesentericArtery
Causes of Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Narrow Complex - Regular:
 • Sinus tachycardia
 • Atrial flutter
tachycardia • Atrial ... tachycardia • Atrial ... Irregular: • Atrial ... • Multifocal atrial ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic ... Atherosclerosis, Arterial ... Valvular • Atrial ... fibrillation ... #Algorithm #Causes
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
convert - Possible atrial ... flutter, ectopic atrial ... Rhythm: • Probable atrial ... fibrillation or ... possible atrial
Bleeding risk calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial fibrillation) and IMPROVE (VTE prophylaxis for inpatients)
Important notes:
 • No
calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial ... validated for VTE treatment ... prophylaxis and atrial ... studies suggest net clinical ... Factors #Hematology #Diagnosis
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Arrhythmia • Atrial ... Fibrillation ... #Algorithm #Causes
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
at least: • 1 clinical ... confirmed venous, arterial ... presence of 1 clinical ... to be present Treatment ... patient has an arterial
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Summary A defect in arterial ... lung disease Caused ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... cycles after right atrial ... passage • Arterial
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... Ophthalmoplegia • Atrial ... fibrillation/flutter ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... capture of the atria ... arrhythmia • Atrial ... fibrillation ... more intensive treatment