Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for Suspected Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Pocket Infection
Algorithm for Management of bacteremia without evidence
Infection Algorithm ... evidence of CIED infection ... #Pocket #device ... #infection #Algorithm ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Approach Cardiac Conduction Device Infections (from NEJM link below)
Baddour LM et al. N Engl J Med
Conduction Device Infections ... #Management #Cardiology ... DeviceInfections #Pocket ... #Algorithm
Pocket Hematoma after Pacemaker Placement
A rare, but can't-miss complication from pacemaker placement. Low incidence (1-9%) overall,
increased risk of infection ... area at risk for infection ... infection). ... OR-cardiology techniques ... Pacemaker #photo #cardiology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
mucoadhesive buccal tablet ... chew, or crush tablet ... mucosal #IDSA #Prevention ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
 β€’
Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections ... with ARV (see Table ... #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection ... a person with infectious ... Please refer to the table ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 β€’ Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
β€’ Myocardial infarction ... during Delivery β€’ Stable ... months before 1Β° prevention ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 β†’ start cefepime Β± vancomycin (if
if SSTI or port infection ... abdominal pain; full infectious ... weakness, urinary retention ... interventional radiology ... β†’ no immediate treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Recommendations for Preventing ... please refer to Table ... #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology