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In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... direction using risk ... With treatment, ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Stages #Classes
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... maintained fever CAUSES ... amphetamines) Toxic: • Radiologic ... #Causes #Anesthesiology ... #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
b) CHF c) ... ASA class If ... Change in clinical ... one post op Cardiology ... management for
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Causes: • Hypertension ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... tachyarrhythmias High-risk ... more intensive treatment ... cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Shock, Autoimmune disease ... Risk factors 3. ... Reversible course Differential ... the underlying cause ... #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Imaging and more ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... Risk Factors and ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment