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Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
findings are demonstrated ... in the video? ... the underlying cause ... Kussmaul's (JVP ... #Cardiology
Antecubital Vein examination to estimate JVP/CVP

In this video, the antecubital veins move between 

Below [RA +
video, the antecubital ... E.g. in a cold room ... But in rare cases ... (neck is inaccessible ... #estimate #Cardiology
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
- Radiation to neck ... Radiation to both arms ... (+LR 2.6) - Cardiac ... - History - EKG ... diagnosis #Algorithm #cardiology
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... because she also has Kussmaul's ... #Neck #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #Cardiology
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
EKG of the same ... cannon a waves are ... as Typical AVNRT ... excludes other differentials ... #Cardiology #Neck
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... lack of acute cardiac ... balance • Flat neck ... level <100 pg/ml EKG ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Differential Diagnosis ... and timing with Cardio-OB ... ., ACE/ARB) need ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
auscultation, JVD ... Cardiac cath if ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... algorithm #management #cardiology
This infographic provides a mnemonic tool called “WOBBLER” for assessing an ECG (electrocardiogram) in cases of
evaluate potential causes ... to focus on ... risk of sudden cardiac ... risk for sudden cardiac ... #cardiology #differential