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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... High CO / Low SVR ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... algorithm #treatment #management
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
- Pharmacology Comparison ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... Suppression of VT ... Stable angina, Acute ... Table #Receptors #cardiology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Obstruction (HOCM, critical ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
Build clinical suspicion ... Manage acute cardiac ... HF, Cardiogenic shock ... Myocarditis #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #summary
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
blocking agent • Shock ... Hyperkalemia Pulmonary ... Heart block Medications ... Chagas disease • Acute ... diagnosis #causes #cardiology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
of lactate as a clinical ... cardiac output - Acute ... pulmonary edema ... peritonitis - Acute ... - HIV/HAART medications
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute ... pulmonary edema ... • Hypovolemic shock ... #Pharmacology #Medications
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... with presence of pulmonary ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Change in clinical ... the type of and indication ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management