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Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
is dependent in longitudinal ... the RV and RA longitudinal ... Having normal TAPSE ... doesn't mean normal ... volume ratio is high
A POCUS is done starting first at the distal posterior thigh on non-painful, normal appearing tissue.

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distal posterior thigh ... on non-painful, normal ... Clinical #MSK #POCUS #Normal ... #Thigh #Muscle ... #Longitudinal #SonoStuff
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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... or normal TSH, ... high T4 +/- T3 →
The recommended pre-operative workup for patients taking anticoagulants involves stratifying both thromboembolic & bleeding risk, determining
• Direct Oral ... depends on renal function ... o With normal renal ... function (CrCl ... impaired renal function
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Measure ACTH: - High
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
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ABG And BMP Normal ... (Cl + HCO3)} Normal ... + High AG metabolic ... 0.8-2.0 Pure High ... - Vomiting, NG suction
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... alkalosis • Normal ... mineralocorticoid-like effect Normal ... salicylate poisoning Normal ... In a normal gap
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
• Heart size: Normal ... ECHO: • Normal ... chamber size • Normal ... left ventricular function ... pulmonary edema • High
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
and MLF (medial longitudinal ... There was also high ... days, followed by oral ... and cognitive function
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Quincke's Pulse in a patient with a normal echocardiogram (non-valvular)

A 70 y/o man presents with new
patient with a normal ... preserved systolic function ... Quincke's pulse = high-output ... RHC to confirm high-output ... patients consume a normal
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