5 results
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
Evaluation of suspected ... before performing echocardiogram ... purposes of this algorithm ... , decreased LV function ... echo is positive, treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
are excellent at evaluating ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... #differential #algorithm ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #icu
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Management Checklist Evaluation ... Lactate, Liver function ... severe or w/ organ dysfunction ... Revascularization, treatment ... #Checklist #CHF
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... Assess functional ... disease b) CHF ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... May have typical HF ... studies show no ↓ LV function ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... management #cardiology #treatment