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High Output Heart Failure - Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis
Obesity - Systemic Vasodilation, Vasoactive Adipokines
Arteriovenous Fistula -
High Output Heart ... Failure - Pathophysiology ... Congenital (e.g., HHT), Acquired ... cardionerds #High ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology
The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
the setting of ventricular ... conduction abnormalities ... Branch Block - Ventricular ... electrocardiogram #pathophysiology ... #ekg #ecg #cardiology
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
 •
Pulse Abnormalities ... • Hypovolemic shock ... regurgitation • High ... hypoglycemia) #Pulse #Abnormalities ... #Disorders #Cardiology
Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
Right Ventricular ... volume ratio is high ... inward motion is required ... Function #Ventricle #Cardiology ... #Pathophysiology
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Unstable/cardiogenic shock ... Sustained ventricular ... intermediate (3-4) or high ... catheterization #cardiology
Post-TAVR Suicide Left Ventricle
Pre-TAVR: High afterload from aortic stenosis leads to compensatory left ventricular hypertrophy and
Ventricle Pre-TAVR: High ... compensatory left ventricular ... diagnosis #management #pathophysiology ... #cardiology #treatment
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
, particularly ventricular ... Other haemodynamic abnormalities ... regional wall motion abnormalities ... Have a high index ... consultation with cardiology
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patient Decision Aid

Page showing options, presenting probabilities, using statistics, and highlighting
Left Ventricular ... without a left ventricular ... imminently, this option required ... LVAD have such a high ... Management #CHF #Cardiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Framework NCPE Pathophysiology ... • Normal left ventricular ... pulmonary edema • High ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Bandemia Overview

Normal: < 1%
Clinically significant: > 10%

Band neutrophils are slightly less mature than segmented neutrophils and
• Metabolic abnormalities ... with moderate and high ... hypotension or septic shock ... CBC #hematology #pathophysiology