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Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #shock #causes
Non-lschemic Causes of Cardiogenic Shock:

Beta-Blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Digoxin 

Myocarditis 

Cardiomyopathies (sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, Takatsubo, 
hemochromatosis) 

Valvular
of Cardiogenic ... , Ventricular Tachycardia ... #Cardiogenic #Shock ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Cardiology
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... shock • Constrictive ... #Disorders #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
myxedema, beriberi CARDIOGENIC ... venous return/ventricular ... cardiomyopathy HYPOVOLEMIC ... #management #criticalcare ... #differential
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
: • Hypertension ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis: • PAC ... #differential # ... cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Shock. ... 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 ... pre-eclampsia, hypertension ... shock and severe ... #management #cardiology