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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
blocker; CAD, coronary ... artery disease; ... #HeartFailure #Staging ... #Stages #ACCAHA ... #Algorithm #Management
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
artery vasospasm ... younger than other ACS ... artery ... changes on tele/ECG ... cardiology #diagnosis #management
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Coronary angiography ... artery disease ... Other: Electrocardiogram ... Pharmacology: • ACE ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
algorithm to determine ... - Peripheral vascular ... • <12mo since ACS ... • Preoperative coronary ... medical and surgical management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
• Spontaneous coronary ... artery dissection ... ., BNP) and imaging ... tachycardia on the electrocardiogram ... recognition and management