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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - Right Ventricular Involvement 

In up to 1/4 of cases of stress cardiomyopathy (takotsubo),
Involvement In up to 1/ ... 4 of cases of stress ... #BrokenHeart #Syndrome ... #Echocardiogram ... #A4C #Clinical
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
to perfusion: 3:1) ... overperfused (ratio: 0.6:1) ... granulomatous disorders ... • ↑ Mechanical stress ... Increased mechanical stress
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Causes include: ... 1. ... Acute respiratory distress ... syndrome (ARDS) ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... Interpretation: 1. ... mmol/L Step 1 ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Classically” noted with pulmonary
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Pheochromocytoma • Pulmonary ... Psychiatric: • Panic disorder ... consciousness • Near-syncope ... , or syncope: Hemodynamically ... #Palpitations #Cardiology
Causes of Myocarditis 
1. Infectious Myocarditis
 • Bacterial - Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Meningococcus, Gonococcus, Salmonella, Corynebacterium
1. ... immune-oriented disorders ... arthritis, Churg-Strauss ... syndrome, Kawasaki's ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... a gas exchange disorder ... lung disease Caused ... diffusion-perfusion defect (Type 1) ... Arterial blood gas (ABC
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
contribute to falls. 1. ... failure - Syncope ... cardiogenic) - Pulmonary ... : Syncope or presyncope ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology
Double Shunt on Echocardiogram
What do you see on this saline contrast study, in a patient with
liver disease and pulmonary ... 1. ... hepatopulmonary syndrome ... clinical #pocus #a4c ... intrapulmonary #cardiology
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
fever: - Fever + ANC ... Treat underlying cause ... interventional radiology ... immediate treatment 1. ... renal failure, pulmonary