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Cardiac conducting system 
 - Sinoatrial (SA) node normally generates the action potential, i.e. the electrical
the electrical impulse ... - The impulse ... the AV node, the impulse ... of electrical impulses
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Pulse Abnormalities ... - Differential ... - Variation in pulse ... Water Hammer Pulse ... Disorders #Cardiology #Differential
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Widened Pulse Pressure ... - Differential ... Pulse Pressure = ... outcomes in CKD Differential ... #Pressure #Differential
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... extremities, narrow pulse ... extremities. narrow pulse ... extremities, wide pulse ... uw_IMresidency #Shock #Differential
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... Pressure - Differential ... Sepsis #Wide #Pulse ... #Pressure #Differential
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
Double Apical Impulse ... physicalexam-cardiology-impulse-double-gallop-apical-signs ... double apical impulse ... double apical impulse ... Double #Apical #Impulse
Apical Impulse Waveforms on Physical Examination
- Normal
- Sustained Palpable S4
- "Triple Ripple"
- Palpable S3

#Apical #Impulse #Waveforms
Apical Impulse Waveforms ... S3 #Apical #Impulse
Faget Sign - Pulse-Temperature Dissociation
Causes of Relative Bradycardia
 • Infectious Causes: Legionella, Psittacosis, Q fever, Typhoid
Faget Sign - Pulse-Temperature ... #Faget #Sign #Pulse ... #bradycardia #differential
HINTS Exam - Abnormal Head Impulse Test = Peripheral Cause

This video demonstrates:
1) Normal Head Impulse Test
Abnormal Head Impulse ... 1) Normal Head Impulse ... Abnormal Head Impulse
Faget's Sign & Liebermeister's Rule
Pulse-Temperature Dissociation
EVERY 1 F RISE IN TEMPERATURE -> HR INCREASES 8-10 BPM
INFECTIOUS
Liebermeister's Rule Pulse-Temperature ... predictive value in pulse-temperature ... help hone your differential ... #Fagets #Sign #Pulse ... Dissociation #diagnosis #differential