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Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Typical symptoms ... Less Typical Symptoms ... : cough, abdominal ... bilateral pleural effusions ... #management #cardiology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
50%): Pleurisy / effusion ... , Restrictive lung ... valve lesions Abdominal ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
/Symptoms: • Usually ... Abdominal or flank ... ultrasound as initial ... data • Early treatment ... #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
absence of intrinsic lung ... on radioactive lung ... ) on room air Treatment ... resolution of symptoms ... #management #treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
knees, shoulders Signs ... & Symptoms: • ... nodules, joint effusions ... narrowing) • Ultrasound ... exam and imaging Treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework and Management ... : • Triad of symptoms ... Tachycardia - N/V - Abdominal ... #Management #causes
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... Setup - Ultrasound ... #criticalcare #treatment
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
of blood, pus, effusion ... thoracotomy is a better treatment ... examination and vital signs ... Plan definitive management ... #Management #Workup
Symptoms and signs of Leptospirosis
Acute phase:
 - Fever and headache
 - Conjunctival suffusion, jaundice, and photophobia
Symptoms and signs ... - Conjunctival suffusion ... - Cough - Abdominal ... Meningitis - Lungs ... #signs #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... & Dry) is the treatment ... #algorithm #management