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Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
Differentiating NBTE from Infective ... pathognomonic signs ... high index of clinical ... is required for diagnosis ... #comparison #infective
Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... most support her diagnosis ... enlargement, McConnell sign ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #ultrasound #echocardiogram
Clinical Features of Infective Endocarditis

General 
 - Malaise 
 - Clubbing 

Cardiac 
 - Murmurs
Clinical Features ... of Infective Endocarditis ... Neurological - Cerebral emboli ... Symptoms #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Diagnosis
Non-Infective Endocarditis (NBTE / Marantic Endocarditis)
Non-infective endocarditis is also known as: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), Aseptic
Non-Infective Endocarditis ... and likely to embolize ... pathognomonic signs ... high index of clinical ... is required for diagnosis
Fever in Returning Travelers from Tropical Regions - Frequent Differential Diagnoses
Medical History:
 • Skin exposure to
Frequent Differential Diagnoses ... without localizing signs ... , infective endocarditis ... embolism, malaria ... endocarditis
Endocarditis checklist
Initial evaluation
 • Peripheral blood cultures (three sets at three different sites)
 • Additional culture
w/ septic pulmonary ... for metastatic infection ... with multiple embolic ... Internet Book of Critical ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
McConnell's Sign on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)

A4c view; RV enlargement & hypokinesis with apical sparing ("McConnell Sign"
McConnell's Sign ... Diagnosis concerning ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... Echocardiogram #A4C #clinical ... #ultrasound #cardiology
Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis on POCUS

This is the bedside Echo of a critically ill young lady who
tricuspid valve are infective ... regurgitation & septic pulmonary ... emboli. ... #POCUS #Clinical ... Echocardiogram #Ultrasound
It can be difficult to distinguish these three entities.
There are two diagnostic hints for further differentiation:
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There are two diagnostic ... embolism. ... seen in: - (post) infection ... penicillamine) #Clinical ... #Attenuation #Comparison