18 results
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Venous Pressure (JVP ... ) Algorithm Outward ... Trough - 'CV' Fusion ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #physicalexam
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
which rules out CV fusion ... have elevated JVP ... louder second component ... the underlying diagnosis ... #Neck #PhysicalExam
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Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
- Differential Diagnosis ... PCWP • Exam: ↓ JVP ... failure, acute MI ... • Mechanical → tension ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Tinnitus - Subjective (heard only by patient) - 90% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral On Audiogram -
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Unilateral ... Audiogram - Perform MRI ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Warm ... Distributive Shock - Low JVP ... Embolism • Tension ... #Algorithm #causes
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
Maneuvers An algorithm ... pulmonary stenosis; MVP ... /MR, mitral valve ... Heart #Cardiology #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Diagnosis and Causes
Clinical: Dyspnea, Exercise Intolerance, ↑ "Right Sided-Symptoms" (ascites, hepatomegaly, ↑↑peripheral edema)
Physical
Cardiomyopathy - Diagnosis ... Physical Exam: ↑JVP ... Echocardiography, Cardiac MRI ... Cardiomyopathy #Diagnosis ... differential #cardiology #algorithm
Pronator Drift Testing for Stroke
Subtle extensor weakness - Sign of Upper motor neuron lesion
In detecting CT/MRI
Upper motor neuron lesion ... In detecting CT/MRI ... Testing #Stroke #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #neurology
Liposclerosing Myxofibrous Tumor (LSMFT) - MSK Radiology
Imaging Findings:
 • Geographic lucent lesion with sclerotic margin in
distinct fatty components ... preferable with MRI ... Differential diagnosis ... fluid sensitive MRI ... Tumor #Radiology #diagnosis
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Sudden painless vision ... vision in patients ... altitudinal defect • Fundoscopy ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm