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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Diagnosis Framework ... Decompensated CHF ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac ... Tamponade, Severe ... ) UOP > 0.5 cc/kg
Myocarditis 

5 Principles of
Myocarditis:
1. Build clinical suspicion
2. Decide on EMBx
3. Manage acute cardiac injury
4. Manage chronic
, Cardiogenic shock ... Pericarditis, Tamponade ... EKG Findings: ... Low voltage Treatment ... #management #cardiology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
->treatments include ... tests before beginning ... treatment. ... perfusion - Cardiac ... failure - Low cardiac
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... MANIFESTATIONS: • The cardinal ... Electrodiagnostic studies (Ex EMG ... and sensitive tests ... and cauda equina TREATMENT
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... Cardiac cath if ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #heartfailure #chf
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
May have typical HF ... Pts: cardiogenic shock ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment