Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
moderate diastolic dysfunction ... LV compliance), ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #Grading #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Table
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
renal tubular dysfunction ... Hypomagnesemia #Differential ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   β€’ Prolonged standing
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis by Classification ... #Syncope #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or β‰₯ 39 C this is a
permanent organ dysfunction ... amphetamines) Toxic: β€’ Radiologic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... #Causes #Anesthesiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/Β΅L Workup ... signs or symptoms (eg ... #Differential #
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 β€’ Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... during Delivery β€’ Stable
Causes of MINOCA: Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries
Ischemia: 
 β€’ Coronary thrombosis & rapid clot
Causes of MINOCA ... microvascular dysfunction ... BrighamChiefs #MINOCA #Causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #workup #cardiology
Neuroprotection following Cardiac Arrest - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Outcome from cardiac arrest is determined by
Guidelines for Crises ... neurological or cardiac dysfunction ... Obtain 12-lead ECG ... and discuss with cardiology ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup