9 results
Gestational Hypertension & Preeclampsia

Gestational Hypertension (gHTN) 
• BP > 140/90 
• Onset > 20 wks gestation
Onset > 20 wks gestation ... Elevated AST/ALT • Pulmonary ... Criteria #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... bearing) Uterus - Sensation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Gynecology #OBGyn
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Prolonged gestation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (e.g. multiple gestation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chromosomal - Multiple Gestation ... Hypoxemia • Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Criteria:
 - Clinical signs of DVT
 - Hemoptysis
 - PE most
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... LWestafer #YEARS #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... #YEARS #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
Preeclampsia-induced pulmonary ... dysfunction • Pulmonary ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... changes of late gestation ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology #OBGyn
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... for pulmonary embolism ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn ... Workup #Imaging #Algorithm