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Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) Algorithm
Outward Wave / Peak
 • With Every Beat
Venous Pressure (JVP ... ) Algorithm Outward ... One Trough - 'CV ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #physicalexam
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Typically the JVP ... blood from vena cava ... Kussmauls #Sign #physicalexam ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #differential #causes
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... which rules out CV ... the underlying diagnosis ... #Neck #PhysicalExam ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
Entering VA was ... OD and counting fingers ... The most common causes ... the hospital, diagnosed ... Half #Syndrome #PhysicalExam
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
by 24 hours or longer ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... the underlying cause ... with AEDs until cause ... #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... only if no clear cause ... Calcium 2-3g IV Ca-gluconate ... hypertonic Amp IVP ... #potassium #nephrology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
simply a clinical diagnosis ... auscultation, JVD ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment