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Progression of EKG changes in ACS
 • Hyperacute T waves
 • ST depression and T waves
Progression of EKG ... inversions) • Pathologic ... #Progression #EKG ... #ACS #ECG #electrocardiogram ... #Timeline #cardiology
2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A
Guideline for the Management ... #HeartFailure #Management ... #CHF #guideline ... #ACCAHA2017 #cardiology ... treatment #algorithm #sCHF
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
hypertension Management ... Tachycardia #MAT #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Management
"Suggested management of chronic heart failure. Adapted from the 2016 European Society of Cardiology guidelines"-McMaster Textbook
"Suggested management ... European Society of Cardiology ... Pharmacotherapy of HFrEF #CHF ... #Management #HFrEF ... #Cardiology #Algorithm
Decompensated Heart Failure Management Strategies

Wet (volume overloaded) vs Dry (euvolemic) and Cold (low cardiac output) vs
Heart Failure Management ... #HeartFailure #management ... #CHF #cardiology
HFrEF - Low Ejection Fraction on Physical Exam - Likelihood Ratios
 - Displaced Apical Impulse
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#HFrEF #LowEF #PhysicalExam ... LRs #diagnosis #cardiology ... #CHF
Pharmacology of diuretics

Acetazolamide, Loop diuretics, Thiazide‐like diuretics, MRA, Amiloride

Site of Action, Maximum Dose, Half-Life, Onset, Bioavailability,
Loop #Thiazide #CHF ... #Cardiology #Management
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Rapid Response Management ... - Upper airway pathology ... - Lower airway pathology ... CNS depression (e.g ... differential #Diagnosis #Management
Terry's Nails

Proximal paleness extending halfway up the nail, often eliminating the lunula. Darker distal band. Seen
states of stress (e.g ... disease/cirrhosis, CHF ... #Fingernails #PhysicalExam
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Control rate (e.g ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... pulmonary disease or CHF ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm