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Aortic and Mitral Valve Regurgitaton on Parasternal long axis (PLAX)

Parasternal long axis (PLAX) is part of
Valve Regurgitaton ... POCUS eval. ... #Valve #Regurgitaton ... #PLAX #clinical ... #cardiology #echocardiogram
Pickelhaube Sign on Echocardiogram
Pickelhaube sign may be seen in mitral valve prolapse (MVP): High velocity (≥
may be seen in mitral ... valve prolapse ... Significance: indicates malignant ... #POCUS #cardiology ... #clinical #diagnosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Non-Infectious (NTBE): • Malignancy ... Involves aortic and mitral ... Blood cultures are positive ... ↑ Suspicion -> TEE ... #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Non-Infectious (NTBE): • Malignancy ... involves aortic and mitral ... regurgitation ... + ↑Suspicion → TEE ... #cardiology #infectiousdiseases