Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Pitting Edema on Physical Exam

Edema occurs when fluid that accumulates in tissues leads to swelling. When
Pitting Edema on ... Physical Exam Edema ... once the pressure has ... angioedema, certain medications ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
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The 8 A’s β€” drugs that interact with warfarin
Antibiotics 
 - Most agents, but especially co-trimoxazole,
#Interactions #Table ... #Mnemonic #8As ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Heart Failure (HFrEF) Treatment - GDMT for stage C 

For patients with Heart Failure with REDUCED
getting patients on medication ... both of these medications ... the target dose (as ... patients have edema ... Treatment #StageC #Cardiology
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) - First Oral GLP-1 Agonist
Dosing:
3 mg daily x 30 days, then 7 mg
semaglutide, the same medication ... It has a similar ... drug to remain stable ... take any other medications ... #semaglutide #Diabetes
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 β€’ Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Side Effects: Edema ... increase dose as ... #Hyperkalemia #medications ... #pharmacology #table
Assessment of Chest Tube Drains
Stepwise assessment of Chest Tube Function
TUBE POSITIONING
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WATER SEAL chamber indicating ... re-expansion pulmonary edema ... sized by internal diameter ... size varies by indication ... : β€’ 14-22 Fr stable
Pitting Edema on Physical Exam
Pitting edema is often diagnosed with a physical exam. The doctor may
Pitting Edema on ... Exam Pitting edema ... and ask about medications ... once the pressure has ... #video #ankle #cardiology
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Based on the CXR that you just saw, you could have made the diagnosis of congestive
slightly increased in diameter ... indicating increased ... of interstitial edema ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Interstitial #Edema