4 results
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
thromboembolism) 1) ... Transthoracic echocardiogram ... m/s • Other signs ... pressure < 15mmHg TREATMENT ... Effect: PATENT-1
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Symptoms and Signs ... • Classic triad ... : 1/2 paroxysmal ... common symptoms and signs ... phenoxybenzamine blocks alpha-1
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
diffusion-perfusion defect (Type 1) ... cycles after right atrial ... blood gas (ABC) ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... purple abdominal striae ... 5) Secondary hypertension ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms