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Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Anticoagulation • Complications ... Weaning by Nick ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... cardionerds #Complications ... Infarction #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #timeline
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
AVNRT on Physical Exam ... are enough to diagnose ... excludes other differentials ... PhysicalExam #JVP #Cardiology ... #Neck #Frog #Sign
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... hearing loss Exam ... • Head and neck ... ○ Meningitis complications
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
fingertip) • Exam ... Avulsion fracture • Complications ... include swan neck ... Dislocation #IPJoint #Radiology ... #XRay #Diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
good history & exam ... Some exam findings ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
Preterm Infant Complications ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Respiratory ... Enterocolitis (NEC ... ) Neurologic:
Post Cardiac Catheterization Complications
Access site complications
 • Hematoma - Pain, swelling, bruising
 • Retroperitoneal bleed -
Catheterization Complications ... Access site complications ... JVD • Stroke - Neurologic ... #cardiology #differential ... #diagnosis
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... in the chest or neck ... history • Physical exam ... #Palpitations #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications
Peritonitis:
 • Can't miss! 6% of cases result in death
 • Diagnostics:
Peritoneal Dialysis Complications ... result in death • Diagnostics ... peritonitis on exam ... #nephrology #diagnosis ... #differential