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Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Evaluation Algorithm ... Diamond-Forrester classification ... physical activity - Nausea ... - History - EKG ... #Evaluation #diagnosis
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Definitions - Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI
1 STABLE ANGINA - Angina
Coronary Syndrome (ACS ... thrombus formation causes ... characterized by complete ... is reflected by ECG ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #ACS
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... guidelines for the evaluation ... of stable angina ... #ACS #stresstest
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... Narrow-Complex ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... management #cardiology #algorithm
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... • ABCs • IV ... Physical exam (complete ... Evaluate underlying cause ... Cardioembolic: • ECG
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... algorithm to determine ... Stable patients ... • <12mo since ACS ... perioperative #Risk #Evaluation
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Arrest Algorithm ... min) and allow complete ... recommendation (eg ... intra-arterial Reversible Causes ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... the patient’s complete ... #typea #typeb #classification
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... bleeding: based on evaluation ... attending physician (e.g ... involvement, such as ... impaired mental state
Adult Cardiac Arrest - ACLS Circular Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least
Circular Algorithm ... min) and allow complete ... recommendation (eg ... intra-arterial Reversible Causes ... cardiacarrest #Algorithm