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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
abrupt rise in RA pressure ... are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... #PhysicalExam # ... JVP #Cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... blood from vena cava ... infarction, massive PE, tricuspid ... #physicalexam # ... diagnosis #cardiology
Right Heart Catheterization Cheat Sheet: Interpretation of Pressures and Waveforms 
Direct measurements
 ● Central venous pressure
surface area) ● Stroke ... Left ventricular stroke ... closure of the tricuspid ... Interpretation #Diagnosis ... CheatSheet #Waveforms #Cardiology
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure Waveforms - Differential Diagnosis
 - Absent a wave - Atrial fibrillation, sinus
Jugular Venous Pressure ... Diagnosis - Absent ... waves - Large cv ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #cardiology
Vitums Sign - Hepatic Pressure Maneuver to Identify Tricuspid Regurgitation on Physical Exam

Firm pressure with the
Vitums Sign - Hepatic ... Pressure Maneuver ... Physical Exam Firm pressure ... #PhysicalExam # ... diagnosis #cardiology
Graphic representation of transthoracic echocardiographic parameters in the assessment of right ventricular pressure overload. A′ = peak late
right ventricular pressure ... and McConnell sign ... view E. 60/60 sign ... Transthoracic #Diagnosis ... RightVentricular #Cardiology
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Jugular Venous Pressure ... One Trough - 'CV ... Fusion of Lancisi Sign ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #cardiology #physicalexam
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential ... Stroke Volume / ... Increased risk for stroke ... Regurgitation) • Tricuspid ... #causes #cardiology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
narrowing on MRA/CTA ... circulation: MCA ACA ... Reversible course Differential ... Constipation, Seizures, Stroke ... the diastolic pressure