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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... diastole → increases coronary ... IABP improves coronary ... • Triggers (EKG ... management #cardiology #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... Severe Aortic stenosis ... coronary revascularization
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Endocarditis Summary ... CA • Involves aortic ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... block, annular or aortic
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
without biopsies • Coronary ... general surgery (e.g ... . aortic aneurysm ... Bleeding #Risk #Preoperative ... #Perioperative
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Endocarditis - Overview ... Ovarian CA, involves aortic ... nodes • Roth’s spots ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... block, annular or aortic
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... ECG is vital while ... cath if acute coronary ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare