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Mitral Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber

Before blousing fluids, check for LV systolic function
Mitral Regurgitation ... regurgitation on an A4 ... view to avoid pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #A4c ... cardiology #clinical #MR
Mitral Regurgitation on POCUS Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber

Before blousing fluids, check for LV systolic function
Mitral Regurgitation ... regurgitation on an A4 ... view to avoid pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #A4c ... cardiology #clinical #MR
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Complications in Acute ... • Typically ↑ mitral ... • Stasis and thrombus ... associated with thrombus ... #cardiology #differential
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

S/p mitral repair and MAZE. Hypotensive dyspneic, lightheaded.
Bedside U/S expediting diagnosis treatment
Pulmonary Embolism ... Echocardiogram S/p mitral ... ultrasound_vcu #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... Echocardiogram #s4c
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Diagnoses: • Acute ... Endocarditis • Mitral ... Regurgitation • Mitral ... Infarction • Pulmonary ... Regurgitation) • Tricuspid
Pulmonary Complications Following Stem Cell Transplant

For patients in the pre- engraftment period (day 0-30):
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Pulmonary
Pulmonary Complications ... - Hyperacute/acute ... Infectious more likely (viral ... cytolytic thrombi ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19- Clot in Transit

57 year old COVID PUI  with massive RA thrombus
Pulmonary Embolism ... with massive RA thrombus ... DrAmirKaki #Pulmonary ... #Embolism #AcutePE ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Involves aortic and mitral ... Culture (+): Acute ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Substance use: R > L Tricuspid
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
- Overview and Differential ... involves aortic and mitral ... Culture Positive: • Acute ... Cerebral > Splenic, Pulmonary ... substance use: R > L Tricuspid