Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
and Treatment Algorithm ... ng/mL (absolute ID ... improve functional status ... #deficiency #CHF ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Iron Deficiency in Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)

Iron deficiency (ID) in heart failure is a common comorbidity
Heart Failure (CHF ... (ID) in heart failure ... leading to: ↑ HF ... More advanced stages ... Heart #Failure #CHF
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... HeartFailure #Staging #Stages ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Assess volume status ... HYPERVOLEMIC β€’ CHF ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Generalized Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"l feel weak":
 β€’ Infectious: Influenza, EBV, PNA, Bacteremia, Sepsis
 β€’
CV/Resp/Heme: CHF ... valves, COPD, ILD ... Myopathy: Drugs (statin ... Diagnosis #causes #neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... for Convulsive Status ... epilepticus: - Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Management #Neurology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
Emergency Treatment Algorithm ... β€’ Induction: propofol ... EPILEPTICUS β€’ Propofol ... Epilepticus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Convulsive #management #neurology
MGH Status Epilepticus Treatment Protocol
1st line (seizures ongoing for 5-10 mins): 
 - Lorazepam 4mg IV
MGH Status Epilepticus ... Treatment Protocol ... mins) REFRACTORY STATUS ... 48hrs) #MGH #Status ... #algorithm #neurology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Hematologic pruritus (Iron ... β€’ Baby oil BID ... in emollient* BID ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... Uremia #Management #Nephrology