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Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... Differential/diagnosis ... Activate cath lab ... Echocardiogram #A4c ... #clinical #cardiology
Echocardiography
Right ventricular function can be assessed using several methods and echocardiography is generally the first‐line tool
Right ventricular function ... independent prognostic value ... Fractional area ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
Diastolic Function ... velocities, PVF: pulmonary ... flow progression, LA ... atrium, PASP: pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
is a possible diagnosis ... airways leading to pulmonary ... LAM also occurs ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Pneumothorax
Mitral Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber

Before blousing fluids, check for LV systolic function
Regurgitation on POCUS ... for LV systolic function ... view to avoid pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #A4c ... #cardiology #clinical
Mitral Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber

Before blousing fluids, check for LV systolic function
Regurgitation on POCUS ... for LV systolic function ... view to avoid pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #A4c ... #cardiology #clinical
Atrial Fibrillation on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)

35yoF presents with acute onset atrial fibrillation.  POCUS shows dilated
Echocardiogram (A4C ... & poor mitral valve ... seen from LV to LA ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #clinical #cardiology
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
- Differential Diagnosis ... ischemic changes CXR ... left ventricular function ... #differential #diagnosis ... #cardiology
Univentricular heart, Left Ventricular type l-loop

Ventriculoarterial connections are discordant 
Common atrioventricular valve 
Pulmonary artery banding
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atrioventricular valve ... Pulmonary artery ... Echocardiogram #POCUS ... Echocardiogram #A4c ... #Cardiology
Mitral Valve Vegetations in Endocarditis - POCUS Echocardiogram

Apical 4-chamber view, a mobile echogenic mass is seen
Mitral Valve Vegetations ... Endocarditis - POCUS ... in & out of the LA ... Echocardiogram #clinical #cardiology ... #a4c