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Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure
Pathophysiology:
Chronic heart failure leads to an increase in inflammatory cytokines → Inflammation
ferroportin → Decreased ... ferroportin leads to decreased ... symptoms and QOL and decreased ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology
Kussmaul's sign - JVP

This patient has Kussmaul's sign, an increase in apparent JVP/CVP with inspiration. While
Kussmaul's sign, an increase ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Neck #Veins #Cardiology
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
Ramp up iPAP to increase ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare #Cardiology
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
 •
volume: Slight increase ... perfusion: Slight increase ... No significant increase ... Devices #Comparison #cardiology ... #management
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
prolong life and decrease ... #Management #Cardiology
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
0.5 cm2) (see video ... the very slow decrease ... pressure and slow increase ... see source for video ... clinical #doppler #radiology
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
in systole → decreases ... Pump #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #criticalcare
Retinal Vasculitis in Takayasu’s Arteritis- ...Ophthalmologic examination revealed severe impairment, with perception of only light in
Panel A, and see Video ... that leads to decreased ... Panel B, and see Video ... See source for videos ... NEJM #clinical #radiology
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Increase by 5mA/ ... Then increase to ... #differential #management ... #cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign on Neck Physical Examination

Elderly woman with a history of myocardial revascularization surgery is hospitalized
defined by an increase ... #PhysicalExam #Video ... #Neck #Veins #Cardiology