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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
Association, which is classes ... STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... #Classes #NYHA ... #ACCAHA
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... flare ups that cause ... #Management #Cardiology ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... With treatment, ... #CHF #Congestive ... #Classes #NYHA ... #ACCAHA
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
vast majority of cases ... attention to volume status ... 3 questions to work ... Assess volume status ... include vaptans (HF
Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
= high-output state ... confirm high-output HF ... Workup for cause ... EtOH causes thiamine ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
: • 1400 new cases ... • 75-90% of cases ... Abnormal in 50% of cases ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... age • 22 and 45 cases ... Out Secondary Causes ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... Workup: • Complete