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Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Venous Pressure (JVP ... ) Algorithm Outward ... Trough - 'CV' Fusion ... of Lancisi Sign ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm
Pathophysiology:
- Catch-all term with a wide range of potential pathophysiologic mechanisms and causative
Maculopapular - Diagnostic Algorithm ... or fluid-filled lesions ... Ill-appearing, vital sign ... Color #Targetoid #Algorithm ... #Differential #
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
which rules out CV fusion ... has Kussmaul's sign ... have elevated JVP ... louder second component ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
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Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
excludes other differentials ... That’s called Frog ... sign! ... #Cardiology #Neck ... #Frog #Sign
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Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... Typically the JVP ... sucks in" blood from ... or increase in JVP ... physicalexam #diagnosis #cardiology
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Pathophysiology: ... of erythrocytes from ... Palpable: 1) If lesions ... #Differential #
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Hypochloremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Gitelman SIGNS ... Cl⁻ with other components ... #Pathophysiology
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
• Evaluate for signs ... disease, shunt lesions ... ) • Differentiate ... PAH from PVH ... Echocardiography #diagnosis #cardiology
Humeral Avulsion of the Inferior Glenohumeral Ligament (HAGL)
 • Imaging Findings:
 • Large defect of the
WITHOUT Bankart lesion ... Differential diagnosis ... Reverse HAGL (RHAGL) lesion ... GAGL): "Reverse J sign ... mri #clinical #Radiology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... indicates pontine lesion ... • Examine for signs ... flexed back, away from