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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
, Cardiac enzymes ... , Brain MRI, Cardiac ... Syncope #diagnosis #workup ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... disease b) CHF ... determine if stress test ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if:
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... reabsorption) Workup ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... line, stabilizes cardiac
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... Cardiac cath if ... #diagnosis #differential ... #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... May have typical HF ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... during Delivery • Stable ... follow-up with Cardio-OB