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Algorithm for Echo determination of LV filling pressures 

#LVFilling #pressures #Algorithm #Echo #POCUS #diagnosis #cardiology
Algorithm for Echo ... determination of LV ... LVFilling #pressures #Algorithm
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
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Afterload: Reduced • LV ... Slight increase • LV ... Increased • LV ... Increased • LV ... Comparison #cardiology #management
VA ECMO Unloading - LV Venting
Different LV Venting Strategies work through these basic mechanisms: ↓ Preload,
ECMO Unloading - LV ... Venting Different LV ... LVVenting #cardiology #management
Cardiac Findings in Sarcoidosis
Most Commonly Affected Sites:
 - LV free wall (esp. basal posterior wall)
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Affected Sites: - LV ... (esp. basal) LV ... Involvement: - LV ... thickening - LV ... hypokinesis or RWMA - LV
Left ventricular aneurysm seen during open heart surgery 

A large fibrotic area marks the ischemic region,
where also lies a LV ... ventricular #aneurysm #LV
Cardiac Maneuvers and Effects on Murmurs

Valsalva Standing - Decr BIood Return to LV
Laying Down, Squatting, Straight
BIood Return to LV ... BIood Return to LV
Diastolic Dysfunction Grading - Echocardiography
Grade 0  (Normal):
 • E/A >0.8, e’ > 8 cm/s, E/e’
Relaxation & Decreased LV ... Mild Decrease in LV ... Moderate Decrease in LV ... Severe Decrease in LV
Algorithm for Diagnosing Diastolic Dysfunction With Doppler Echocardiography
 1. Determine the age of the patient
Algorithm for Diagnosing ... for increased LV ... pressure (LVFP): #Algorithm
D-Sign in a lady with Massive PE - The LV should always be round like a
Massive PE - The LV ... LV takes shape of
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
cardioverter-defibrillator; LV ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology