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Quincke's Pulse in Severe Aortic Regurgitation

Little physical exam finding for the end of the week! Quinke’s
Quincke's Pulse ... in Severe Aortic ... chronic severe ... AorticRegurgitation #Diagnosis ... Fingernails #Nailbed #Cardiology
ASE Echocardiography Evaluation of Aortic Regurgitation
A. Color Flow Doppler
B. Pulsed Wave Doppler
C. Continuous Wave Doppler
D. Quantitative
Evaluation of Aortic ... Pulsed Wave Doppler ... Echocardiogram #diagnosis ... #cardiology #POCUS ... #Valve #aorta
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... - Differential Diagnosis ... disorders: - aortic ... regurgitation - aortic ... #causes #cardiology
Arterial Lines - Abnormal Arterial Waveforms:
 - Underdampened: Falsely High BP - Adjust monitor filter settings
Low Amplitude Pulse ... & Late Peak - Severe ... Aortic Stenosis ... lines #waveforms #diagnosis ... #criticalcare
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Aortic Dissection ... Abrupt onset and severe ... Examine for: • Pulse ... #Dissection #diagnosis ... #management #vascular
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential Diagnosis ... disorders: - Aortic ... regurgitation - Aortic ... conditions) • Severe ... Pathophysiology #causes #cardiology
Aortic Stenosis - Diagnosis and Stages

Clinical Presentation
- Exertional dyspnea
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- HF Symptoms (orthopnea, PND,
Aortic Stenosis ... - Diagnosis and ... Physical Exam (For Severe ... #Stages #Management ... Signs #Symptoms #Cardiology
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

Intra-aortic balloon counter-pulsation is a method of invasive hemodynamic support. A catheter is
Intra-Aortic Balloon ... IABP) Intra-aortic ... Balloon #Pump #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology ... #criticalcare
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management ... /V/diaphoresis Aortic ... PEX: New murmur, Pulse ... #Management #Algorithm
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Anaphylactic → severe ... aortic or mitral ... dissection of ascending aorta ... Classification #types #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare