3 results
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin ... CP, SOB, lightheadedness ... total body stores Evaluation ... B12 level (< 200 pg ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
A) Initial Evaluation ... NCCT or • MRI brain ... or • CTA +/- CTP ... CVA 2) No major-risk ... workup #diagnosis #checklist
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management ... #Evaluation #stratification