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Stroke Volume & Cardiac Output Measurement on POCUS
Accurately measure LVOT diameter:
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Stroke Volume & ... Cardiac Output Measurement ... on POCUS Accurately ... systole, 1cm from aortic ... #POCUS #cardiology
Causes of Ischemic Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombosis - Atherosclerosis, Arterial Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia
 - Large
Causes of Ischemic Stroke ... - Differential ... - Ascending Aorta ... Output Reduction ... • Pericardial effusion
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Abnormalities - Differential ... pressure >10mmHg: • Cardiac ... regurgitation • High output ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Hypotensive Patient - Differential ... = Heart Rate x Stroke ... output): • Sinus ... tachycardia • Atrial ... regurgitation • Aortic
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
placed through an arterial ... sync with the cardiac ... & increases LV stroke ... coronary artery perfusion ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Pulse Pressure = Stroke ... disorders: - Aortic ... circulation/High output ... of developing atrial ... Pathophysiology #causes #cardiology
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
output (CO) when ... Arterial Line: ... Output: Analysis ... used to estimate stroke ... response to the rapid infusion
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«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
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Cardiogenic shock
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Output CI 2.5 ... mL/beat CO/HR Stroke ... Stroke Volume Index ... Pressure PP 20 ... DP-PCWP Coronary Perfusion
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Heat injury, Heat stroke ... Features: • Triad ... decreased renal perfusion ... with goal urine output
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and low urine output ... JVD, Orthopnea/PND ... Cardiac cath if ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology