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Counterclockwise and (Left) vs Clockwise (Right) Flutter
Typical atrial flutter is counterclockwise in direction and originates from
the circuit can reverse ... appearance on ECG ... #Diagnosis #ECG ... #EKG #Cardiology ... Flutter #Types #Classification
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... in hematocrit Severe ... distress due to severe ... Severe bleeding: ... Severe organ involvement
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
exam • 12-lead ECG ... , stenosis) • Severe ... regurgitation • Severe ... dizziness: Possible severe ... heart disease • Severe
This is a parasternal long axis view of a young patient presenting with 3 days of
x-ray and and ECG ... root, and left atrium ... In this case, the ... patient had severe ... #POCUS #CardiacUS
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
/ hypoxemia -> focus ... : stop, reverse ... - Seizures - Severe ... < 30mmHg) - Severe ... #typea #typeb #classification
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG ... See thread for POCUS ... seen in 34% of cases ... Patient had severe ... #clinical #cardiology
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
for Three Common Causes ... when possible (eg ... , atrial fibrillation ... • Seek to reverse ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy on Echocardiogram - Apical 4 Chamber View

RCM is a disease of diastole —> severe
of diastole —> severe ... atrial dilatation ... Though this case ... Echocardiogram #clinical #pocus ... echocardiogram #cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Libman Sacks) • Atrial ... ↑ ESR, CRP • EKG ... Treat underlying cause ... Persistent bacteremia/fevers ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiogenic shock and severe ... , prevents the release ... Serial TTE and close ... diagnosis #management #cardiology