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Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
STAGES of CHF (A ... sometimes advanced treatment ... flare ups that cause ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... Classification #Stages
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... sometimes advanced treatment ... flare ups that cause ... Treatments may include ... #Management #Cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... guideline-directed medical ... #CHF #Congestive ... ACCAHA #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... Then, ask 3 questions ... Assess volume status ... include vaptans (HF ... #management #nephrology
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Diagnosis and Treatment ... improve functional status ... iron #deficiency #CHF ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #cardiology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... epilepticus which may cause ... epilepticus may cause ... #Management #Neurology
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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styloid fracture, median ... injury) • ED Management ... recommendations MH/CCF ... Colles #Distal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Management Principles

General Therapeutic Principles:
Reduce the congestive state 
 - Caution
Ejection Fraction: Management ... the congestive state ... ineffective) #Management ... #Cardiology #HFpEF ... #Treatment #HeartFailure
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #management #cardiology
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
American College of Cardiology ... With treatment, ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #CHF #Congestive ... #Classes #NYHA