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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Acute Pulmonary Embolism ... other causes of cardio-pulmonary ... Point to V5 (as RV ... to ECG leads) RV ... EKG #Pulmonary #Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19- Clot in Transit

57 year old COVID PUI  with massive RA thrombus
Pulmonary Embolism ... complicated by RV ... Resulted in cardiac ... #Pulmonary #Embolism
In order to get good visualization of the RV, Intravenous Definity (brand name echo contrast material)
visualization of the RV ... Here is the cardiac ... The RV is on the ... shows very poor RV ... for Pulmonary Embolism
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
bradycardia, VF etc), RV ... Pneumothorax, Cardiac ... Tamponade, Pulmonary Embolism ... pancreatitis, post-cardiac ... amniotic or fat embolism
This is a parasternal short axis view in a patient with extensive pulmonary emboli on CTA.
extensive pulmonary emboli ... revealed evidence of RV ... Clinical #POCUS #Cardiac
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
infarction, following cardiac ... Pulmonary vascular → RV ... massive pulmonary embolism ... pneumothorax, cardiac
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
infarction, following cardiac ... Puimonary vascular → RV ... massive pulmonary embolism ... pneumothorax, cardiac
Acute Pulmonary Embolism - Labeled POCUS Findings 

This patient presented with a-fib and shortness of breath.
Acute Pulmonary Embolism ... massive pulmonary embolus ... Dilated RV, McConnell's ... AcutePE #Pulmonary #Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... IVC thrombus, RV ... with pulmonary embolus ... #Pulmonary #Embolism
RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... Embolism on POCUS ... Significant RV strain ... from massive embolus ... RVStrain #Pulmonary #Embolism