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Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
- Differential Diagnosis ... infarction, massive PE, tricuspid ... stenosis, and severe TR ... #physicalexam #diagnosis ... #cardiology #differential
Right heart dysfunction and failure in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: mechanisms and management 
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mechanisms and management ... time; LA, left atrium ... diameter; RA, right atrium ... systolic excursion; TR ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... Marantic (NTBE) Differential ... Diagnosis: • Rheumatic ... Substance use: R > L Tricuspid ... #management #cardiology