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Left Atrium
 - The upper posterior border of the heart is formed by the left atrium.
border of the heart ... #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral # ... Atrium #Ventricle ... #Cardiac #Chambers
On a chest film only the outer contours of the heart are seen.
In many cases we
On the lateral view ... left and on the lateral ... #Anatomy #Radiology ... #CXR #Atrium #Ventricle ... #Cardiac #Chambers
Atrial Fibrillation Overview

Symptoms:
Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

1. Why?
Cardiac:
• Valvular heart disease
•
Atrial Fibrillation ... Cardiac: • Valvular ... Decompensated HF ... #Fibrillation #Cardiology ... #Management #Algorithm
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
 • Introduction
 • Embryology
 • Anatomy
 • Physiology of HLHS
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Hypoplastic Left Heart ... Embryology • Anatomy ... Palliation for Single Ventricle ... Options by Cara ... Syndrome #HLHS #cardiology
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
inhibitor; AF, atrial ... disease; CRT, cardiac ... , heart failure; ... ACCAHA #Algorithm #Management ... #Cardiology
Double Apical Impulse (S4) Visualization on Physical Exam - Hi-Res Video Version: https://www.grepmed.com/images/7802/physicalexam-cardiology-impulse-double-gallop-apical-signs

On palpation, the PMI
7802/physicalexam-cardiology-impulse-double-gallop-apical-signs ... be diffuse and laterally ... during atrial contraction ... and is best heard ... #Video #Signs #Cardiology
Cardiac conducting system 
 - Sinoatrial (SA) node normally generates the action potential, i.e. the electrical
Cardiac conducting ... excites the right atrium ... to excite left atrium ... #Anatomy #Cardiology ... #Cardiac #Heart
TOPCAT - Spironolactone for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

N Engl J Med 2014; 370:1383-1392 https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1313731

CONCLUSIONS:
causes, aborted cardiac ... hospitalization for the management ... Spironolactone #HFpEF #dCHF ... #Cardiology #EBM ... VisualAbstract #Trial
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Right-Sided Heart ... Diagnosis Algorithm Cardiac ... out Left-Sided Heart ... • Right Ventricle ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
tenderness to the anatomic ... as a result of arterial ... Tenderness to anatomic ... x-rays MH/CCF ... #Radiology #XRay