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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Evaluation Algorithm ... - History - EKG ... #Evaluation #diagnosis ... #Algorithm #cardiology ... #Angina
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
younger than other ACS ... • Strong association ... changes on tele/ECG ... resolves with resolution ... #cardiology #diagnosis
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
metabolic equivalent; ECG ... diagnosis and risk ... guidelines for the evaluation ... of stable angina ... #ACS #stresstest
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... Unstable Angina ... #Evaluation #stratification
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... Cardioembolic: • ECG ... CVA 2) No major-risk ... ischemic #CVA #stroke ... diagnosis #checklist #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... Cardiac arrhythmias (e.g ... Peripheral neuropathy (e.g ... Joint instability (e.g ... #Differential #Evaluation