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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Can begin in arms ... cardiomyopathy, Horner ... studies - EMG, NCV can ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
#differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare # ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
activation of an ... extensors of the arms ... Vitamin B12 and copper ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
pathway likely an ... May have typical HF ... Management during ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... #cardiology #treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
surgery to make an ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... medical and surgical management
Neuromuscular Blockade (Paralytics) and Monitoring

Neuromuscular blockade caring for patients with severe ARDS and may reduce mortality.
However, NMB can ... pressure injuries, corneal ... Paralytics #Monitoring #neurology ... #criticalcare # ... ARDS #management