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Clues to Differential Diagnosis of Central Cyanosis: Onset of cyanosis, Clubbing, Secondary erythrocytosis, Auscultation, X-ray, Echocardiography,
Clues to Differential ... Echocardiography, Arterial ... Diagnosis #Central #Cardiology ... #Causes #Table ... #Comparison
Normal Hilar Anatomy on Chest X-Ray
The hilum is 95% vessels and while it is not important
Normal Hilar Anatomy ... on Chest X-Ray ... possible to be able ... LMB - left main ... #clinical #radiology
Differentiating PAH from PVH - Echocardiography
Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH):
 • RV size - Enlarged
 • LA
Echocardiography Pulmonary ... PADP-PCWP > 7 mmHg Pulmonary ... Echocardiogram #comparison ... #diagnosis #cardiology ... #pulmonary #arterial
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
/0.8)] - PaO2 Normal ... A-a gradient to normal ... Left Shunt - Anatomic ... Unremarkable Labs ... Gradient #alveolar #arterial
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
breath sounds • Rales ... CXR upright or lat ... level seen • Chest ... - Switch to oral ... Lung #Abscess #pulmonary
On a chest film only the outer contours of the heart are seen.
In many cases we
On a chest film ... heart figure is normal ... blood from the pulmonary ... atrium. - Left atrial ... #Anatomy #Radiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... neuroexam - Oral ... one post op Cardiology ... Determine if any labs ... change CV risk Chest
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Arterial Line: ... Pulmonary Artery ... PPV, absolute values ... blood flow in the chest ... #criticalcare #comparison
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
include Crackles/Rales ... with presence of pulmonary ... is vital while lab ... algorithm #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table