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YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Criteria:
 - Clinical signs of DVT
 - Hemoptysis
 - PE most
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... (PE) Criteria: ... #Algorithm #Pulmonary ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... #YEARS #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #AcutePE #Obstetrics
Diagnostic algorithm for PE in Pregnancy
YEARS items:
 1. Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
 2. Hemoptysis
Diagnostic algorithm ... in Pregnancy YEARS ... Pascale King #algorithm ... #pulmonary #embolism ... #pregnancy #obstetrics
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Presentation: • Dyspnea ... • Platypnea - Dyspnea ... Criteria: • Underlying ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
and Differential Diagnosis ... heart failure • Dyspnea ... Cerebral > Splenic, Pulmonary ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... hematuria, + RF Treatment
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
tuberculosis infections/year ... cancer • Septic emboli ... hemoptysis • Dyspnea ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... Tuberculosis #TB #Diagnosis
Tuberculosis Overview

10 million new M. tuberculosis infections/year
Facultative intracellular rod-shaped bacteria
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) accounts for 4.6% of
tuberculosis infections/year ... cancer • Septic emboli ... hemoptysis • Dyspnea ... Tuberculosis Diagnosis ... Tuberculosis #TB #Diagnosis
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Chronically (months to years ... starting amiodarone treatment ... Dyspnea 3. ... embolism - ... macrophages Treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... embolus 3. ... maternal age > 30 years ... typical HF sx: dyspnea ... management #cardiology #treatment