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A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
for pulmonary embolism ... in pregnancy (equipose ... #PulmonaryEmbolism ... #VTE #Pregnancy ... #PE
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... Embolism • Hypoxia ... /VFibAFib ... Syndrome #Syncope #Cardiology ... #causes
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... findings in acute PE ... evaluating for other causes ... ST-T Changes • STE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
embolism. ... In this case, pulmonary ... embolism was confirmed ... #Cardiology #HamptonHump ... #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... embolus 3. ... Serial TTE and close ... diagnosis #management #cardiology