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Fractional Shortening (PLAX) on POCUS Echocardiogram

Which of the following is demonstrated in the clip?
Resolution: Fractional shortening
Fractional Shortening (PLAX ... function (& replaced mitral ... valve). ... #clinical #Cardiomyopathy ... #DCM #MVR #Hypokinesis
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
• Features of tamponade ... HTN and LV/RV dysfunction ... • Typically ↑ mitral ... • Stasis and thrombus ... acuteMI #cardiology #differential
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
RV Failure (PE, PHTN ... ), LV Failure (MI ... myocarditis, etc), Valves ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac Tamponade ... Shock #diagnosis #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... meds • Other: AI ... Failure, Severe Valve ... , Tension ptx, Tamponade ... #criticalcare #differential
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
death Common Clinical ... meds • Other: AI ... Failure, Severe Valve ... , Tension ptx, Tamponade ... #criticalcare #differential