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Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings ... Classification - Hypovolemic ... DrEricStrong #Shock ... #Differential # ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Causes of Palpitations
 • ARRHYTHMiA 
 • SINUS ARRYTHMIA 
 • ATRIAL FIBRILLATION 
 • ATRIAL
STRUCTURAL DISEASE • ACQUIRED ... • METABOLIC DISORDER ... • PYREXIA • HYPOVOLAEMIA ... Palpitations #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Abnormalities - Differential ... of Asthma • Hypovolemic ... shock • Constrictive ... Abnormalities #Disorders ... #Cardiology #Differential
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Pulse Pressure - Differential ... Pathologic: • Valvular disorders ... intravascular hypovolemia ... Myeloproliferative disorders ... Diagnosis #causes #cardiology
Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Primary Myocardial Processes (> 90%):
 • Acquired structural heart disease: CAD, Most
Processes (> 90%): • Acquired ... polymorphic VT* • Acquired ... Drugs, Electrolyte disorders ... Cardiac #Arrest #cardiology ... #differential #
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
of Factor IX Acquired ... Malignancy, Autoimmune disorders ... Acute DIC - Septic shock ... Summary #table #comparison
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
MAP = CO x SVR
Hypovolemic (↓ Intravascular volume):
 • Hemorrhage, dehydration due
Shock - Differential ... MAP = CO x SVR Hypovolemic ... uw_IMresidency #Shock ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #table #comparison
High Output Heart Failure - Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis
Obesity - Systemic Vasodilation, Vasoactive Adipokines
Arteriovenous Fistula -
Pathophysiology and Differential ... Congenital (e.g., HHT), Acquired ... Myeloproliferative Disorders ... Pathophysiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #cardiology
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
 •
Bradycardia - Differential ... blocking agent • Shock ... • Congenital disorders ... #Bradycardia #differential ... diagnosis #causes #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
patient causing hypovolemia ... essentially Cardiogenic Shock ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology