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Definition of syncope

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sudden and transient LOC with loss of postural tone accompanied by rapid return to baseline

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DDx for syncope

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cardiac vs. non cardiac; cardiac: dysrhythmias, pacemaker issues, outflow obstruction (aortic stenosis, HOCM), MI, dissection, cardiomyopathy, PE; non-cardiac: reflex-mediated - vasovagal, orthostatic, situational, carotid massage/pressure, subclavian steal (arm exercises), medications (BB, CCB, digoxin, insulin; QT prolonging meds, drugs of abuse), focal CNS (hypoxia, epilepsy, dysfunctional brainstem)

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Physical exam for syncope

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cardiac + neuro

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Investigation for syncope

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ECG, CBC, lytes, extended, lytes, glucose, troponin, Cr,

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Cardiac dysrhythmias associated with syncope

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WPW, Brugada, heart block, QT prolongation, ARVD, HOCM

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MGMT of syncope

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General (ABCs, monitors, oxygen, IV access), cardio consult vs outpt cardiac, canadian syncope risk score

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Definition of altered LOC

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decreased LOC caused by CNS dysfunction (primary CNS vs. diffuse)

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DDx of altered LOC

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drugs: abuse - opiates benzos, BBs, TCA, ASA, acetaminophen, digoxin; environmental: carbon monoxide, cyanide; infectious: sepsis, meningitis/encephalitis, cerebral abscess; metabolic: hypogylcemia, electrolytes, uremia, kidney failure, hepatic encephalopathy, thyroid, DKA, HHS; structural: ICH, epidural hematoma, subdural hematoma, SAH, seizures, strokes, hydrocephalus, ACS, dissection, arrhythmias, shock

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Physical exam for altered LOC

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ABC, primary survey, temp and glucose, rapid neuro

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Inv for altered LOC

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CBC, lytes, glucose, Cr, urea, LFTs, INR/PTT, serum osmoles, VBG, troponin, tox screen; ECG, CXR, CT Head

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MGMT for altered LOC

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general, universal antidotes (oxygen, glucose, naloxine, thamine), ABx, BP control; dispo: admit for work-up

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Migraine HA definition

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“POUND” - pulsatile, onset of 4 - 72 hours, unilateral, N/V, disabling; photophobia/phonophobia, chronic, recurrent, +/- aura

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Cluster HA definition

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unilateral sudden sharp retro-orbital pain, < 3 hours, usually at night, pseudo-Horner’s, associated with smoking and alcohol

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Tension HA definition

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tight bandlike, tense neck and scalp, associated with stress/sleep

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DDx for HA

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primary (migraines, cluster, tension) vs. secondary: intracranial - bleed (epidural, subdural, SAH, intracerebral), infectious: meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess; increased ICP (mass, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis); extra-cranial: AACG, temporal arteritis, carotid artery dissection, carbon monoxide poisoning

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Red Flags for headaches

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sudden onset, thunderclap, exertional, meningismus, fever, neurological deficit, AMS, ICP signs

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Physical for HA

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neuro, neck, eye exam

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Investigation for HA

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CT Head, LP if CT head negative but suspicious, ESR/CRP if temporal arteritis

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MGMT for HAs (benign)

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fluids, metoclopramide 10 mg IV, analgesic, ketorolac, steroids (dex 10 mg IV); sumatriptans, magnesium, ketamine, propofol

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Abdo Pain DDx

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RUQ: hepatitis, biliary disease, pancreatitis, lung (PNA, PE, pleural effusion), Epigastrium: PUD, gastritis, pancreatitis, ACS; LUQ: pancreatitis, gastritis, PNA/pleural effusion/PE; R flank: kidney, colitis, AAA**; umbilicus: colitis, perforation, obstruction, AD, AAA; L flank: colitis, perforation, obstruction renal colic, pyelonephritis, AAA; RLQ: appendicitis, ectopic, PID/TOA, testicular torsion/epididymytis, orchitis, ovarian torsion, renal colic; hypogastric: UTI, renal colic; LLQ: diverlitulicis, ectopic, PID, TOA, testicular torsion, epididymitis, orchitis, ovarian torsion, renal colic

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Can’t Miss Diagnoses for abdo pain

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ectopic, ruptured AAA, pancreatitis, cholangitis, mesenteric ischemia, obstruction, perforated viscus, complicated diverticulitis

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Inv for abdo pain

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CBC, lytes, Cr, LFT, lipase, lactate, BHCG; abdo ultrasoound/CT, CXR, ECG as needed

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MGMT for abdo pain

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ABCs, NPO, analgesia, consult surgery PRN

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Pelvic Pain DDx

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ruptured cyst, ovarian abscess, ovarian torsion, saplingitis, tubal abscess, hydrosalpinx, PID, endometriosis, fibroids; ectopic, threatened abortion, ovarian hyperstimulation; 2nd trimester: placental abruption, round ligament pain, braxton-hicks contraction; bartholin abscess; urinary

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Inv for pelvic pain
CBC, lytes, BHCG, +/- swabs; urine, bedside ultrasound
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MGMT for PID
if severe, admit with IV ABx (cefoxitin 2g IV q6h + doxycycline 100 mg IV q12 x2, then PO); mid-moderate - ceftriaxone 250 IM x1 and doxy 100 mg BID x 14 days
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DDx for back pain
cauda equina, SCC (spinal mets, epidural abscess, disc hernation, spinal fracture with subluxation), meningitis, vertebral osteomyelitis, transverse myelitis); vascular - AD, ruptured AAA, PE, MI
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Red Flags for backpain
bowel and bladder dysfunction, anaesthesia, constitutional symptoms, chronic disease, paraesthesia, age > 50, IVDU/infection, neurological deficits
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Physical Exam for back pain
vitals, pulse deficity, skin for infection/trauma, abdo for AAA, cardiac exam (murmur), MSK, neuro, PVR!
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Inv for back pain
CBC + ESR/CRP if infectious; bedside ultrasound, PVR (> 200 cc has sensitivity of 90% for CES)
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MGMT for Cauda Equina syndrome
urgent MRI, spine consult, analgesia, IV dex
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MGMT for AD
resuscitation, IV labetalol
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MGMT for epidural abscess/vertebral osteomyelitis
MRI, IV Abx, ortho
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Definition of anaphylaxis
life-threatening immune hypersensitivity systemic reaction leading to histamine release, vascular permeability and vasodilation
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Common triggers for anaphylaxis
foods (egg, nut, mlk, fruits), meds, insect bites, aeroallergens
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DDx for anaphylaxis
shock, angioedema, flush syndrome, asthma exacerbation, red man syndrome
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Diagnostic Criteria for Anaphylaxis
acute onset (mins-hours) + any of: 1. skin+/-mucsa + respiratory/low BP; 2. exposure to likely allergen(2/4) - skin-mucosal involvement, respiratory difficulties, low BP, GI symptoms 3. low BP after exposure to known allergies
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Red Man Syndrome
anaphylactoid reaction by rapid infusion of vancomycin --> erythematous rash to face, neck, upper torso;
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Definition of asthma
chronic inflammatory airway disease with reversible episodes of bronchospasm and variable airflow obstruction
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Triggers for asthma
URTI, allergens, smoking, exercise
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Classification of asthma: mild, moderate, severe
mild: >95%, SOBOe, chest tightness, expiratory wheeze, FEV1 > 60% predicted; Moderate: SOB at rest, cough, congestion, nocturnal symptoms, >95%, expiratory wheezing, FEV1 40 - 60; severe: agitated, diaphoretic, labored breathing, difficulty speaking; vitals: high HR, high BP, O2 < 95%; exp and inspiratory wheezing, FEV1 < 40%
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Definition of good asthma control
daytime symptoms < 2x/week, no activity limitations, no nocturnal symptoms, rescue puffer < 2/week, normal PFT
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MGMT of asthma
atrovent 0.5 m neb or 4 - 8 puffs q20 mins x 3; ventolin 5 mg neb or 4- 8 puffs via MDI spacer q20mins x 3, prednisone 50 mg PO
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MGMT of severe asthma
2g MgSO2 over 30 mins, epi 0.3 mg IM then 5 mcg/min IV infusion, ketamine with BiPAP, intubate with ketamine + succinylcholine
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COPD RFs
smoking, occupational, chemical exposure
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COPD triggers
URTI, pneumonia, allergens, polluntants, smoking, CHF, PE, MI
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COPD Sx
increasing SOB, sputum production, sputum purulence
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COPD signs of severity
rapid shallow pursed lip breathing, use of accessory muscles, paradxical chest wall movement, central cyanosis, hemodynamic instability
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MGMT COPD
salbutamol 5 mg nes or 4 - 8 puffs MDI q15 mins x 3 PRN; atrovent 0.5 mg nebs or 4 - 8 puffs q15-20mins x 3; steroids: oral prednisone 40 - 60 mg for 5 - 10 days, antibiotics ot 2+ (sputum production/purulence/SOB) like amox, or cephalosporin, CPAP or BiPAP
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MI Definition
myocardial ischemia on spectrum of ACS; diagnosed with cardiac marker abnormalities and 1 of ECG changes, history consistent with ACS
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Stable Angina definition
known history of angina; transient episode of chest discomfort secondary to ischemia precipitated by exertion/emotion, < 15mins, relieved by rest or nitro
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Unstable Angina definition
angina with minimal exertion or at trest or new onset angina or angina post PCI/MI/CABG; worsening change from baseline anginal symptoms, increased duration of pain or threshold, or decreased response of typically effective angina medications
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STEMI definition
ST elevation of 1+ mm/in 2 contiguous leads; V1-V3: 1.5 mm for F, 2.0 for M > 40, 2.5 for M < 40
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MGMT of STEMI
ASA 162 - 325 mg chewed, clopidogrel 300 mg PO or ticagrelor 180 mg PO, antithrombotic: UFH 4000U then 12U/kg, fibrinolytics (enoxaparin); PCI within 90 mins of hospital arrival; lytics < 12 hours of symptoms
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CHF etiology
CAD, HTN, valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, infarction, pericardial disease, myocarditis, cardiac tamponade, metabolic disorder, toxins, congenital
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CHF triggers
cardiac (ischemia, arrhythmias), high CO (anemia, infection, pregnancy, hyperthyroidism), medications (forgot meds, negative inotropes, steroids, NSAIDs), lifestyle (high salt, renal failure, PE, HTN)
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L-sided symptoms + signs of HF
SOB, orthopnea, PND, nocturia, fatigue, altered mental status, pulmoary congestion; hypoxia, crackles, wheezes, S3-S4
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R-sided symptoms + signs of HF
fatigue, abdominal distension, swelling, weight gain; Sx: pitting edema, JVP elevation, hepatosplenomegaly, ascites
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Inv for HF
CBC, lytes, AST, ALT, BUN, Cr, Troponin, BNP, CXR, ECG, POCUS
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MGMT of HF
General, NG 0.4 mg SL q5 mins (if sBP > 100) +/- topical NG patch (0.2 - 0.8 mg/h), furosemide (double home dose); second-line: NTG infusion (10 mcg/min and titrate), if hypotensive, norepi 2 - 12 mcg/min or dobutamine 2.5 mcg/kg/min
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Causes of Dysrhythmias
toxins, ischemia, electrolytes, physical activity (post MI reperfusion), genetic (re-entry)
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Types of Bradydysrhythmias
primary = prolonged PR interval; Mobitz I = gradual PR increase then QRS drop; Mobitz II = PR interval constant with QRS drop; complete = p and QRS are unrelated, constant intervals
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Types of SVTs
Regular: sinus tachycardia, atrial tachycardia, atrial flutter, SVT (AVNRT > AVRT), junctional tachycardia; irregular: a.fib, multifocal atrial tachycardia, SVT with aberrancy
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Types of ventricular tachydysrhythmias
regular: Vtach, SVT with aberrancy; irregular: VFib, polymorphic VT AFib with WPW
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MGMT for unstable bradycardia
atropine 0.5 IV bolus q3-5mis x 6; +/- infusion of dopamine 2 - 10 mcg/kg/min or epi 2-10 mcg/min; transcutaneous pacing if second degree or higher
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MGMT for unstable tachycardia
synchronized cardioversion
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MGMT of unstable AFib/AFlutter
synchronized cardioversion
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MGMT of unstable VF/pVT
epinephrine 1 mg IV q3-5 mins with CPR shocks, amiodarone 300 mg IV bolus with 2nd dose of 150 mg IV
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ruptured AAA RFs
smoking, hypertension, CAD, CTD, DM, FHx
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Classic triad of AAArupture
pulsatile mass, hypotension, acute onset back/abdo/flank pain
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presentations associated with AAA
syncope, UGIB, LGIB, high output HF, ureteral colic, bowel obstruction symptoms
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Inv for AAA
POCUS, ECG, CTA (for stable patients)
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MGMT for AAA
general, resuscitation - aim for sBP of 90 - 100, massive transfusion protocol, urgent surgical intervention
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Post-op complications of AAA
Infection: graft contamination/seeding; Ischemia (spinal cord ischemia, CVA, visceral ischemia), aortoenteric fistula (GI bleeding), endoleak (blood flow outside of graft lumen)
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Definition of Acute Arterial Occlusion
acute emboli or thrombosis causing true emergency due to irreversible damage within 6 -8 hours
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RFs for acute arterial occlusion
atherosclerosis, MI with LV thrombus, AFib, valve stenosis, stents/grafts
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Signs for Acute Arterial Occlusion
6Ps - pain, paresthesia, pallor, polar, pulselessness, paralysis
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Tests for Acute Arterial Occlusion
doppler probe to leg with proximal BP cuff; perfusion pressure < 50 mmHG or ABI < 0.5
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How to measure ankle brachial index
sBP using doppler of DP/PT arteries / brachial arteries (whichever is highest from both arms)
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MGMT of acute arterial occlusion
immediate heparinization with 5000 IU bolus; revacularization vs CT angio
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normal ABI
>0.9; < 0.5 is severe PAD
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Well's Criteria for DVT
1 point for any of: active cancer, paralysis/paresis/immobilization of lower limb, bedridden > 3 days or major surgery in 3 months, tenderness along DV system, entire leg swollen, cald swelling > 3 cm, pitting edema on symptomatic leg, previous DVT; -2 if alternative diagnosis; DVT unlikely if 1 or less
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DVT cut-off for Well's
1 or less: unlikely; 2+: likely; if unlikely, order d-dimer; if DVT likely, order leg doppler
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Wells Criteria for PE
3: for signs and symptoms of DVT, PE is #1 diagnosis 1.5: for tachycardia, immobilization > 3 days or surgery in last month, Hx of DVT/PE, 1: hemoptysis, active cancer
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Wells Criteria cut-off
0 - 4 points: low risk; 4+: high risk; if <4 - order d-dimer, otherwise get CTPA
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PERC rules qualifiers
low-risk patient and low pre-test probability = < 2 % chance of PE; if < 50 yo, HR < 100, SpO2 < 95%, no hemoptysis, no estrogen use, no history of surgery/trauma, no hx of DVT/PE, no signs of DVT
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PE or DVT MGMT
LMWH, DOAC, thrombolysis if unstable/resusication
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GI bleeding RFs
mediations (NSAIDs, anticoagulants), excessive vomiting, bleeding disorder, malignancy, alcohol use, ulcer hx, H.pylori
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UGIB DDx
peptic ulcer disease (gastric > duodenal), gastritis/esophagitis, MW tears, gastric CA
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LGIB DDx
colitis (infectious, ischemic, inflammatory), anorectal pathology, angiodysplasia, diverticulosis, malignancy

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