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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Evaluation Algorithm ... (+LR 2.6) - Cardiac ... - History - EKG ... #Evaluation #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
disease; CRT, cardiac ... hypertension; ICD ... hypertrophy; MCS ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
LMCA lesion -> Cardiac ... This is not for acute ... coronary syndrome (ACS ... ) evaluation or ... #Cardiology #EBM
DETROIT CARDIOGENIC SHOCK INITIATIVE ALGORITHM

INCLUSION CRITERIA
Acute Myocardial Infarction
 Ischemic Symptoms
 EKG and/or biomarker evidence of AMI
INITIATIVE ALGORITHM ... INCLUSION CRITERIA Acute ... Ischemic Symptoms  EKG ... #Algorithm #DCSI ... Initiative #Management #Cardiology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Management Checklist Evaluation ... drained if causing acute ... patient with right ventricular ... treatment for acute ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
Glucose/Temp • ACS ... • Drugs • ICP ... blocking agent • Shock ... Chagas disease • Acute ... diagnosis #causes #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... exam Determine Cardiac ... algorithm to determine ... one post op Cardiology ... • <12mo since ACS
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare #icu
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Pts: cardiogenic shock ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... follow-up with Cardio-OB ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
• A form of acute ... Characterized by left ventricular ... ⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... experience recovery of cardiac ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology