3 results
Septal Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)

52yo worsening exertional sx and murmur. EKG nonspecific, Serial trops (-) 
EM resident
(HOCM) 52yo worsening ... exertional sx and murmur ... HCM + SAM ==> D ... #HOCM #HCM #clinical ... #pocus
Cardiac Murmurs and Maneuvers

An algorithm demonstrating the effect of various maneuvers on systolic murmurs. 
TR, tricuspid
regurgitation; HOCM ... hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy ... VSD, ventricular septal ... #Maneuvers #Heart ... #Cardiology #PhysicalExam
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
angiogenic factors + oxidative ... 30%, LVEDd > 6.0 cm ... exertion, orthopnea, PND ... Serial TTE and close ... #cardiology #treatment