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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
abdominal aorta ... The classic triad ... #Clinical #Radiology ... POCUS #Abdominal #Ultrasound ... #Aorta #Transverse
Coronary Artery Embolism - Etiology and Scoring
Etiology:
 • Direct: Clot (LV thrombus, LAA Thrombus), Valve (Vegetation,
, TEE, CT or MRI ... non-culprit vessels • Atrial ... prosthetic valve, PFO, ASD ... Embolism #diagnosis #differential ... scoring #criteria #cardiology
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
more findings but see ... size < 0.5 • Bidirectional ... • Stasis and thrombus ... associated with thrombus ... #differential #
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... ↑ Suspicion -> TEE ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management
Causes of Renal Infarction - Differential Diagnosis
Thrombosis: Spontaneous
 • Atherosclerotic disease of aorta and renal artery
Renal Infarction - Differential ... renal artery • Aneurysms ... Cardiac source: Atrial ... infarction with mural thrombi ... : Left atrial myxoma
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... LVEDd > 6.0 cm, LV thrombus ... Management during ... Serial TTE and close ... #cardiology #treatment
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... lesions • Mycotic aneurysm ... + ↑Suspicion → TEE ... #Endocarditis #Differential