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2ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction 1. Definition, reperfusion, and general management I. Definition II. Timing of reperfusion III. ECG phases of STEMI IV. STEMI diagnostic tips and clinical vignettes V. Specific…

7Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy I. Definition and features of HCM II. Natural history and mortality III. Symptoms and ECG IV. Exam V. Invasive hemodynamic findings VI. Echocardiographic findings VII. Provocative maneuvers VIII….

5Additional Heart Failure Topics 1. Specific cardiomyopathies I. Arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy II. Viral myocarditis III. Acute eosinophilic myocarditis IV. HIV cardiomyopathy V. Chagas disease VI. Sarcoidosis VII. LV non-compaction VIII. Takotsubo…

10Atrial Fibrillation I. Predisposing factors II. Types of AF III. General therapy of AF IV. Management of a patient who presents with acute, symptomatic AF V. Peri-cardioversion anticoagulation management VI….

22Shock and Fluid Responsiveness 1. Shock I. Shock definition and mechanisms II. Goals of shock treatment III. Immediate management of any shock IV. Sepsis and septic shock V. Cardiogenic shock…

26Syncope I. Neurally mediated syncope (reflex syncope) II. Orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome III. Cardiac syncope IV. Other causes of syncope V. Syncope mimic: seizure VI. Clinical clues…

27Chest Pain, Dyspnea, Palpitations 1. Chest pain I. Causes II. Features III. Management of chronic chest pain IV. Management of acute chest pain 2. Acute dyspnea I. Causes II. Notes…