3 results
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Diastolic Dysfunction ... • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy ... Artery Disease • Stable ... Interstitium • ILD • CHF
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy ... Idiopathic LV dysfunction ... thrombus, RV systolic dysfunction ... May have typical HF ... Delivery • Stable
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction ... medical and surgical management