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Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Algorithm Cardiac ... • Ischemia • Cardiomyopathy ... embolismPulmonary ... Metabolic acidosis • Pregnancy
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pericardial ... • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ... Embolism* • Pulmonary
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... in Pregnancy ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... • Pulmonary embolus ... typical HF sx: dyspnea ... should be done on diagnosis ... #diagnosis #management
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
A possible diagnostic ... algorithm for pulmonary ... embolism in pregnancy ... equipose): #Diagnosis ... #OBGyn #Obstetrics
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
: - Dyspnea, ... dysfunction • Pulmonary ... /amniotic embolism ... • Pulmonary edema ... #Cardiology #OBGyn