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Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Ischemia • Cardiomyopathy ... embolismPulmonary ... Metabolic acidosis • Pregnancy
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... in Pregnancy ... #YEARS #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #Embolism
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... • Pre-existing cardiomyopathy ... • Pulmonary embolus ... maternal age > 30 years ... typical HF sx: dyspnea
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

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