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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Evaluation of HPA ... Axis Response to ACTH ... secondary AI Measure ACTH ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #ACTH
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Axis
Estrogen, when released:
 • Negatively feeds back on the hypothalamus and
#MenstrualCycle ... pathophysiology #HPOA
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS ... Activate cath lab ... See thread for POCUS ... POCUS (apical window ... Pulmonary #Embolism #POCUS
LAD Coronary Artery Dissection on POCUS

Severe CP x 1 hour, Ant/Sept STEMI on EKG.  ED
Dissection on POCUS ... Cath LAD dissection ... Artery #Dissection #POCUS
Inferior Regional Wall Motion Abnormalities on POCUS Echocardiogram

Older male with chest pain, diaphoresis. ECG with concerning
Abnormalities on POCUS ... Taken to cath lab ... #Abnormality #POCUS
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... lactate and can act
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram (A4C)
Older female patient with CP/SOB. Electrolytes normal. No neuro issues. Was
Cardiomyopathy on POCUS ... Cath was clean. ... Cardiomyopathy #POCUS
Bladder Diverticulum on POCUS
Elderly male-high speed MVC with pelvic fracture.  FAST exam pelvic TRV window.
Diverticulum on POCUS ... Foley cath seen ... Diverticulum #Foley #POCUS
Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm on POCUS after catheterization
Patient presents with groin swelling after a procedure. What is
Pseudoaneurysm on POCUS ... for Left heart cath ... Pseudoaneurysm #POCUS
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
Cardiomyopathy on POCUS ... Why--POCUS of course ... Cath plus sepsis ... No prior cath but ... Cardiomyopathy #POCUS