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Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
moderate diastolic dysfunction ... LV compliance), ECG ... : electrocardiogram ... , MI: mitral inflow ... #Grading #Classification
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... O2 delivery • MI ... #Classification ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death -> end-organ dysfunction ... oliguria (< 0.5 mL/kg ... O2 delivery • MI ... #Classification ... #criticalcare #differential
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... Differential Diagnosis ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... Pts: cardiogenic shock
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Infection/Sepsis/Shock ... unclear, endothelial dysfunction ... Vascular narrowing on MRA ... Reversible course Differential ... • EEG: With persistent
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
of pregnancy (e.g ... ⚠️ Cardiogenic shock ... , selenium) Differential ... absence of systolic dysfunction ... tachycardia on the electrocardiogram