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Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Management Algorithm ... • Peptic Ulcer Disease ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #management #Algorithm ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Valvular Disease ... #LeftSided #HeartFailure ... #Cardiology #Differential
High Output Heart Failure - Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis
Obesity - Systemic Vasodilation, Vasoactive Adipokines
Arteriovenous Fistula -
Pathophysiology and Differential ... #High #Output #HeartFailure ... #CHF #Pathophysiology ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
coronary artery disease ... #CHF #Congestive ... #HeartFailure # ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Heart Failure - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #RHF #RightSided ... #HeartFailure # ... Cardiology #Differential
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
caution in pulmonary disease ... or CHF) - Treat ... or CHF) - Treat ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Decompensated CHF ... , Severe Valve Disease ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg ... #criticalcare #algorithm ... #treatment #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Valvular heart disease ... Congenital heart disease ... May have typical HF ... #cardiology #treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
#diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... table #foamed #heartfailure ... #chf #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management