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Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Superior vena cava ... embolismPulmonary ... hypertension ... Metabolic acidosis • Pregnancy
Approach to Possible Hypertensive Emergency

criteria required to diagnose hypertensive emergency
(1) Severe hypertension
 - Usually a MAP
mm is needed to cause ... (e.g. pregnant ... Myocardial ischemia (type-II ... - Pulmonary edema ... #CriticalCare #
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Classification Types ... - Pathophysiology ... Pulmonary embolism ... #Shock #Types #Pathophysiology ... #Comparison #criticalcare
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
severe with any type ... of left atrial hypertension ... weeks 8 and 18 of pregnancy ... Embolism: • Acute ... multiple smaller emboli