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RV Strain in Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

A patient is brought by EMS intubated and hypotensive.
RV Strain in Pulmonary ... your next step in management ... massive embolus-->LV inability ... #clinical #ultrasound ... #DSign #AcutePE
Checklist for the Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pulmonary Hypertension
 • Record estimated PASP
 • Evaluate RV size
Evaluation of Pulmonary ... Hypertension ... • Evaluate for signs ... shunt lesions) • Differentiate ... diagnosis #cardiology #echocardiogram
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Differential/diagnosis ... RV, McConnell's sign ... Embolism #POCUS #Echocardiogram ... cardiology #McConnells #sign
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Associated Lung Ultrasound ... sliding/barcode sign ... Consolidations - "Shred" sign ... #differential # ... diagnosis #signs
Signs of Tamponade can be masked by pulmonary hypertension! 1.2L drained. Read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5466174/

- VCU Ultrasound
Signs of Tamponade ... hypertension! ... PMC5466174/ - VCU Ultrasound ... #hypertension # ... pocus #clinical #echocardiogram
Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... Resolution: Pulmonary ... enlargement, McConnell sign ... InTransit #clinical #ultrasound ... #echocardiogram
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Movement Disorders - Differential ... Bradykinesia • Postural Instability ... • Cerebellar signs ... • Postural Hypotension ... MovementDisorders #Neurology #Differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... rise or increased lability ... and signs of end-organ ... renal bruit or signs ... Workup #causes #Differential
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Hypotension in Anesthesiology ... - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Check other vital signs ... #Diagnosis #Management
Tamponade Masked in Pulmonary Hypertension

Signs of Tamponade can be masked by pulmonary hypertension! 1.2L drained. Read
Hypertension ... Signs of Tamponade ... hypertension! ... PMC5466174/ - VCU Ultrasound ... POCUS #Cardiology #Echocardiogram