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Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
Right Ventricular Structure ... - Twisting and ... significantly to RV ejection ... #Ventricular #Structure ... #Cardiology #Pathophysiology
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
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... chorioamnionitis) • Functional ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
left ventricular ejection ... ., Black women are ... • Preexisting structural ... recovery of cardiac function ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology #OBGyn
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 ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Obtain EKG if: ... Arrhythmia - Structural