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Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
PASP • Evaluate RV ... • Evaluate for signs ... • Evaluate for causes ... of PH (left heart ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Workup and Differential ... is defined as the ... or papilledema, heart ... or acute kidney injury ... #Differential #
RV Failure secondary to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension on Echocardiogram
Pulmonary arterial hypertension resulting in severe RV dilation
on Echocardiogram ... This case illustrates ... sign is that the ... RV is the ventricle ... clinical #cardiology #s4c
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Excessive heat ... hyperthermia crisis (late sign ... Traumatic brain injury ... #Hyperthermia #Differential ... #Causes #Anesthesiology
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Injury: • Exertional ... tone → Postural hypotension ... → Syncope • Signs ... #diagnosis #causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
- Orthostatic hypotension ... response) - Heart ... positive Romberg sign ... instability (e.g., post-injury ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential