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Pulmonary Arterial Catheterization – Use and Interpretation:
-Pulmonary arterial catheterization (PAC) has never been shown to improve
diagnosis or the ... artery hypertension ... or cardiac tamponade ... #NormalValues #Differential ... #Table #Chambers
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Differential/diagnosis ... See thread for POCUS ... Embolism #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... #A4c #clinical
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Checklist for the ... Hypertension ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate ... Echocardiography #diagnosis ... #cardiology #echocardiogram
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
effusion, cardiac tamponade ... Pulmonary embolism ... Tamponade: pericardial ... hypovolemia and hypotension ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Approach to the ... Diagnosis Framework ... for Hypotension ... depletion • Pulmonary ... • Pericardial tamponade
Constrictive Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 3-Chamber View

Young Lupus patient admitted to hospital new onset
Pericarditis on POCUS Echocardiogram ... - Apical 3-Chamber ... can be seen in tamponade ... Had diagnostic tap-fever ... clinical #cardiology #A3C
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
initially include hypotension ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac Tamponade ... , Pulmonary Embolism ... Undifferentiated #Shock #diagnosis ... #differential #