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Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy - EMCases Algorithm

Clinical Pearls:
 - Reproducible chest wall tenderness does
Diagnosis of Pulmonary ... Embolism in Pregnancy ... - EMCases Algorithm ... out PE - PE may mimic ... #Pulmonary #Embolism
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... Embolism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Left ... obstruction • Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
 •
Shock Classification ... Differential Diagnosis SHOCK ... > 12 • Pulmonary ... Embolism, Tension ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Shock
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Superior vena cava ... Pneumonia • Pulmonary ... embolismPulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Obstructive Shock ... • Obstructive shock ... Pulmonary embolism ... inferior vena cava
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Embolism, Tension ... Dehydration Shock ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... score for PE • CTA ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Superior vena cava ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... embolism • Collagen ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Gastric & Ovarian CA ... Viridans (Sanguinis, Mitis ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Regurgitation • Colon CA ... diagnosis #management #cardiology