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Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
• Evaluate for signs ... for causes of PH ... from PVH Dr. ... #Hypertension #PH ... Echocardiography #diagnosis #cardiology
Bedside Classification of Shock

Hypovolemic shock 

- Vomiting, diarrhea, overdiuresis 

- Hemorrhage (GI, peritoneal, RP) 

Distributive shock
decompensated chronic PH ... - Myocarditis, postpartum ... Diagnosis #Features #Signs
VA ECMO Unloading - LV Venting
Different LV Venting Strategies work through these basic mechanisms: ↓ Preload,
Venting Strategies work ... Karan Desai MD, MPH ... Unloading #LVVenting #cardiology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Kussmaul's Sign ... and Friedreich's Sign ... M with unknown PMH ... #Kussmauls #Sign ... Clinical #Video #Cardiology
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy on POCUS Echocardiogram
Really...how good is your exam and stethoscope.  23yo postpartum w dyspnea
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy ... stethoscope. 23yo postpartum ... aint no d-sign.. ... @VTEMSONO #Postpartum ... Echocardiogram #clinical #cardiology
Cardiomyopathies 

Manifestations of cardiomyopathy (CM) range from microscopic alterations in cardiac myocytes to fulminant Heart Failure
• Peripartum/Postpartum ... hypothyroidism, ↑PTH ... Cardiomyopathies #cardiology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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skin thickening Signs ... lung disease), PAH ... rheumatology #diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #testing #workup
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
pregnancy to 5 months postpartum ... Management during Postpartum ... up to 8 weeks postpartum ... Karan Desai MD, MPH ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
hematuria • Signs ... catheterization • BPH ... • Menstruation/Postpartum
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Exacerbation Signs ... ↓SpO2 • High work ... High pCO2 / low pH ... with increased work