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Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
ASA, Kussmaul's sign ... circumferential pericardial effusion ... expiration not meeting diagnostic ... Echocardiogram #a4c ... #pocus #clinical
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Shock - Diagnosis ... Status (SBP<60) • Elevated ... Full Set of Vital Signs ... - Cardiac >> Constrictive ... Management #Summary #criticalcare
Compartment Syndrome Pearls
A vicious cycle of increased pressure within a facial compartment leading to compression of
Tissue pressure >> perfusion ... rest are late signs ... absence of other signs ... Treatment: • Elevate ... remove anything constrictive
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... Troponin may be elevated ... #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare