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RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... Embolism on POCUS ... -->LV inability ... #RVStrain #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #POCUS
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Embolism #POCUS ... #clinical #cardiology
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)

A4c view; RV enlargement & hypokinesis with apical sparing ("McConnell Sign"
acute right heart strain ... concerning for Pulmonary ... Embolism. ... #A4C #clinical ... #ultrasound #cardiology
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram

2 patients w/ different diagnoses.  Both demonstrate an apical 4-chamber view
2 patients w ... related to pulmonary ... embolism, but could ... #clinical #cardiology ... #a4c #labeled
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram - PSAX
Positive McConnell's Sign (hypokinetic RV with apical sparing) indicates acute
acute right heart strain ... highly specific for pulmonary ... embolism in the ... #PSAX #clinical ... #cardiology #labeled
This is a parasternal short axis view in a patient with extensive pulmonary emboli on CTA.
with extensive pulmonary ... emboli on CTA. ... Emergency Physician #Clinical ... #POCUS #Cardiac ... #DSign #RVStrain
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Obtain EKG if: ... dysfunction or LV ... Change in clinical ... - Cataract Plan ... one post op Cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
other causes* 2. ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... embolus 3. ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... diagnosis #management #cardiology