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

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
Kussmaul's Sign ... and Friedreich's Sign ... Most likely diagnosis ... the underlying cause ... #Kussmauls #Sign
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... by pulmonary HTN ... has Kussmaul's sign ... the underlying diagnosis ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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extrapulmonary cases ... Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... symptoms of active pulmonary ... damage - CXR should
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
Is visual loss caused ... thrombosis of short ... Doppler US : halo sign ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... #algorithm #management
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... segments and T waves should ... QRS complex Pulmonary ... (Eiffel Tower sign
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Pulmonary Artery ... Point of Care Ultrasound ... cardiac output causes ... precede other signs ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis
Management of patients with known or suspected malignant pleural effusion (MPE) - An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical
Predicted very short ... survival” should ... there are any signs ... #Algorithm #Effusion ... Management #Pleural #Pulmonary
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
Vital signs: BP ... Several of the diagnoses ... Due to their short ... secretions and should ... Most commonly caused