10 results
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
for exclusion of PE ... in Table 1 #Diagnosis ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... #Radiology #VTE ... PulmonaryEmbolism #PE
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... EKG findings in acute ... PE are low. ... supporting evidence of PE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Criteria:
 - Clinical signs of DVT
 - Hemoptysis
 - PE most
Pulmonary Embolism (PE ... Hemoptysis - PE ... Pulmonary #Embolism #AcutePE ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... #Diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for PE in Pregnancy
YEARS items:
 1. Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
 2. Hemoptysis
Diagnostic algorithm ... for PE in Pregnancy ... PE most likely diagnosis ... #acutePE #pulmonary ... embolism #pregnancy #obstetrics
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
this protocol, PE ... was diagnosed in ... Pulmonary #Embolism #AcutePE ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... #Diagnosis
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Coronary CTA (making clear ... This is not for acute ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... Management #Algorithm #Cardiology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
women • DDx: Acute ... Aortic dissection, PE ... Ischemia #ECG #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
A possible diagnostic ... test to rule out PE ... #OBGyn #Obstetrics ... #Radiology #PulmonaryEmbolism ... Imaging #Algorithm #PE
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
• Lymphatics clear ... pulmonary edema in acute ... #differential #diagnosis ... #STARCHASERS #radiology
Tropical Endomyocardial Fibrosis (EMF)
snrunken ventnoes
Hallmark chronic EMF features include:
 • Apical obliteration of the left and/or
Theories • No clear ... susceptibility Acute ... Phase • Acute ... Fibrosis #EMF #cardiology ... #diagnosis