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Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
post Caesarean section ... chorioamnionitis) • Functional ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... PostPartum #Hemorrhage #PPH ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
detumescence (erection-ending ... Inadequate venous function ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology
Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
are crucial for ... and curvature are ... - Twisting and ... significantly to RV ejection ... Ventricle #Cardiology #Pathophysiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... Assess functional ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if:
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
left ventricular ejection ... ., Black women are ... and damage heart function ... recovery of cardiac function ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology #OBGyn