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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
excludes other differentials ... that’s called “clinical ... ’s called Frog sign ... Hussainch #Cannon #Awaves ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
by pulmonary HTN ... has Kussmaul's sign ... Giant #PHTN #JVP #Neck ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical ... #Video #Cardiology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #diagnosis #management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... diffuse goiter (Graves ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... endocrinology #signs
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis ... Chest X-ray and lung ... Phos), CBC with differential ... monitoring (vital signs ... MyastheniaGravis #Checklist #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
Diagnosis = clinical ... systemic sx + signs ... very remarkable w/differential ... systemic complaints- anemia ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
verrucous) • Lung ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... #cardiology
Stage III - Alveolar edema
This stage is characterized by continued fluid leakage into the interstitium, which
influenced by: Gravity ... position Obstructive lung ... diseased areas of the lung ... The following signs ... #Clinical #Radiology