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Cardiac metastasis of lung cancer (2D/3D TTE)

What is the most common type of cancer to metastasize
melanoma cases have mets ... clinical #cardiology #echocardiogram
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram

50's male CAP on Day 4 Zpak but worsening-fever, congestion, cough. BP
Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram ... yrs ago neg to 8 METS ... Cardiomyopathy #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
inflammation is found, an echocardiogram ... before performing echocardiogram ... 3 conditions met
Middle age male with hx of seizures presents with cp. comfortable. Has sz in ED, gets
Has sz in ED, gets ... Clinical #POCUS #Echocardiogram
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Bronchial carcinoid, Mets ... Primary lung, Mets
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
• Vasodilatory meds ... Aortic stenosis • Meds ... • Vasodilatory meds
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hyperthyroid, Bony Mets
Urine Color - Differential Diagnosis
Red Urine:
 • Medical conditions: bleeding, porphyria, factitious disorder
 • Meds: rifampin,
factitious disorder • Meds ... hyperbilirubinemia • Meds ... concentrated enough • Meds ... Pseudomonas • Meds ... phosphaturia, chyluria • Meds
Approach to Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation for Patients underqoinq Noncardiac Surgery
1. Emergent Surgery?
2. Risk Stratify eg NSQIP
3.
Eval METS 4.
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
liver biopsy Meds ... - Outpatient meds ... prior hepatotoxic meds