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Stroke Volume & Cardiac Output Measurement on POCUS
Accurately measure LVOT diameter:
1. Obtain PLAX 
2. Zoom to
Measurement on POCUS ... LVOT diameter: 1. ... systole, 1cm from aortic ... Obtain A5c view ... #cardiology
Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: 1) ... the epidermis 2) ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... toxin 2) Eosinophils ... Histamine 4) Skin-homing
Echocardiogram Windows - Nomenclature
Each view is described using three (3) components
1) Transducer Position or "Window"
(3) components 1) ... Suprasternal Notch 2) ... Mitral valve (MV), Aortic ... #Nomenclature #POCUS ... #cardiology #views
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
criteria: 1 ... include any child coming ... and no apparent focus ... following signs: 1. ... manifestations: 1.
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
algorithm to determine ... risk (>5%): - Aortic ... indication of AC ... one post op Cardiology ... Severe Aortic stenosis
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... off aorta: subclavian ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... mg per day or 1 ... slow taper over 1-
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Transient K+ efflux moving ... Classification: CLASS 1 ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... Classification #Classes ... pathophysiology #phases #cardiology
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
(v2.6) on caring ... Virus: SARS-CoV-2, ... 30-40% • Ro = 2- ... in Seattle 2020-1- ... unilateral* • POCUS
Double Shunt on Echocardiogram
What do you see on this saline contrast study, in a patient with
1. ... appears to be coming ... Echocardiogram #clinical #pocus ... #a4c #intrapulmonary ... #cardiology #saline
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... downsloping - Coving ... elevation seen > 2 ... Post-cardioversion • Acute aortic ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology